Monday, November 24, 2008
POLITICS: Civics Quiz
You answered 27 out of 33 correctly — 81.82%
Civics Quiz
Labels: civics, economics, government, history, PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, race (people), racism
Monday, September 01, 2008
PERSONALITY TRAIT: Naming Personality
Your personality type is: Classic Conservative : 50%
Your personality type is: Modern Conservative : 25%
Your personality type is: Classic Outmoded : 10%
Your personality type is: Modern Eccentric. : 5%
Your personality type is: Classic Unusual : 5%
Your personality type is: Classic Eccentric : 5%
Your personality type is: Modern Unusual : 0%
Modern Eccentric
You like totally unusual names. you don't mind if your child is the only person he or she ever meets with the name you chose. You like names that could be considered exotic or cutting-edge. You probably don't have a hang-up about spelling names creatively. Click here For more Modern Eccentric names
Modern Unusual
You like modern-sounding names. None of these old-fashioned names for you! Newly coined names and ambigendrous names are probably trends you like. Click here For more Modern Unusual names
Modern Conservative
You want your children to have names that are not too crazy or wild. You tend to like modern and up-to-the-minute names, and don't care if your child has classmates with the same name. You probably don't want your child to run the risk of teasing by having a name that's too outlandish, or too old-fashioned. click here For more Modern Conservative names
Classic Conservative
The names you like are gentle and accepted and stand the test of time. Perhaps you like to honor family members in your children's names. You probably don't like strange spellings, or anything too exotic, unusual or weird. click here For more Classic Conservative names
Classic Outmoded
You prefer names that probably belong to your friends and family. You are most likely male (for some reason, guys like this category better than gals). While these are the names of an older generation than is being named right now, they could be considered cutting-edge in some circles. click here For more Classic Outmoded names
Classic Unusual
You prefer names that have a history. These are fashionable classics that have come back into use after several generations of quiet slumber. click here For more Classic Unusual names
Classic Eccentric
You prefer names that have a history. Perhaps you like names with historical connections or meaning. Although your favorite names may be considered stuffy and old-fashioned by some, to you they sound fresh and new and are ready for dusting off and being plunged into the new name pool. click here For more Classic Eccentric names
Naming Personality Type Quiz
Labels: acceptable, bizarre, classic, conservative, exotic, family, friends, history, modern, names, naming, old-fashioned, PERSONALITY, PERSONALITY TRAIT, spelling, strange, teasing, unusual, weird
Monday, July 07, 2008
EDUCATION: Could You Pass The Latest Citizenship Test?
0-20%: Maybe you're still thinking too much about the Old Country.
25-40%: Mmmm. Do you really want to be a citizen? This kind of performance isn't going to impress those nice immigration folks.
45-60%: Not too bad, but you really need to break out the civics books again -- word is, the INS is looking for an 80 percent score.
65-80%: Hey, you may make a good citizen yet! Look at your wrong answers and a little revision should do the trick.
85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.)
Scroll down to see answers for each question. Also, please let us know what you think about the quiz. The feedback is appreciated.
WARNING: Do NOT look if you want to take the test!
A link to take the test
1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Correct
Thomas Jefferson
2. When was the Constitution written?
Correct
1787
3. What are the first words of the Constitution?
In order to form a more perfect Union is not correct.
We the People
4. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Correct
The Bill of Rights
5. Which of the following is NOT a right outlined in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence?
Correct
Right to bear arms
6. Which one of these is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Right to trial by jury is not correct.
Freedom of the press
7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Correct
27
8. Why does the United States flag have 13 stripes?
Correct
They represent the 13 original colonies
9. Which of these was NOT among the original states?
New Hampshire is not correct.
Maine
10. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Correct
Louisiana
11. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Which of the following is NOT a federal power?
Correct
To provide education
12. Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the government?
Correct
Federal
13. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Correct
435
14. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Correct
6
15. In what month do we vote for President?
Correct
November
16. If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Correct
The Speaker of the House
17. Who was president during World War I?
Correct
Woodrow Wilson
18. How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Correct
9
19. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
John Paul Stevens is not correct.
John G. Roberts, Jr
20. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Correct
Fought for women’s rights
Dang! This is the kind of test that I think they should give to people who want to be citizens! And I didn't pass!
Labels: citizenship, civics, Constitution, Declaration of Independence, EDUCATION, government, history, immigration, knowledge, POLITICS, president, quiz, rights, Supreme Court, test, United States
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