Citizenship
Which of the following is not one of the ways to obtain citizenship?
a. Birth
b. Immigration
c. Naturalization
d. Birth in Puerto Rico
b. Immigration
Which of the following is NOT a freedom protected by the First Amendment?
a. Press
b. Religion
c. Due Process
d. Petition
c. Due Process
How old do you have to be in order to be eligible for naturalization?
a. Birth
b. 18
c. 21
d. Of talking age
b. 18
Amy sees a $10 bill fall out of someone's pocket and gives it back to them instead of taking it for herself. She demonstrated which trait?
a. Personal responsibility
b. Civility
c. Patriotism
d. Trustworthiness/Honesty
d. Trustworthiness/Honesty
Which of the following is not an example of a civic duty?
a. Paying taxes
b. Serving as a juror
c. Voting in the presidential election
d. Registering for the selective service
c. Voting in the presidential election
Alice was born in Germany while her American parents were serving in the military. Is she a US citizen?
a. Yes-Germany is considered a US territory
b. Yes-At least one parent is a US citizen
c. No-She was not born in the US
d. No-Her parents are not US citizens
b. Yes-At least one parent is a US citizen
Which amendment protects due process at the state level?
a. 1st
b. 5th
c. 8th
d. 14th
d. 14th
In order to be eligible for naturalization, how long do you have to have been a legal resident of the US?
a. 1-5 years
b. 2-6 years
c. 3-5 years
d. 6-10 years
c. 3-5 years
Steven wanted to learn how to make enchiladas, so he watched some YouTube videos to learn how to do it. Which civic trait did he demonstrate?
a. Respect for the rights of others
b. Self-reliance
c. Respect for the law
d. Military service
b. Self-reliance
What could be a potential outcome of avoiding a civic duty?
a. You get more free time
b. Nothing; they're optional
c. Jail time or fines
d. Decrease in local funding
c. Jail time or fines
Kimmi's parents, who are Japanese citizens, were vacationing in the United States when her baby brother was born unexpectedly. Is her baby brother a US citizen?
a. No-At least one parent is not a US citizen
b. No-His parents are just visiting from Japan
c. Yes-He was born in the US
c. Yes-Japan has an agreement with the US for dual citizen rights
c. Yes-He was born in the US
Which amendment protects due process at the federal level?
a. 1st
b. 5th
c. 8th
d. 14th
b. 5th
Anya moved to the United States from Russia 5 years ago and has been working at the library. She has been learning English very quickly and recently got promoted. She took her naturalization test and scored a 5/10. When she interviewed with the USCIS agent, he denied her request. Why?
a. She is too old
b. She doesn't know English well
c. She is not of good moral character
d. She does not know US history/government
d. She does not know US history/government
Juan was all alone while driving down the highway at night but abided by the posted speed limit of 50 MPH. Which civic trait is he demonstrating?
a. Service in one's community
b. Personal responsibility
c. Trustworthiness/Honesty
d. Respect for the law
d. Respect for the law
Andy files his personal property tax by April 15th. Is this fulfilling a civic duty, and if so, which one?
a. No, you don't have to have a car so the tax is optional
b. No, this is a civic responsibility
c. Yes, you have to pay taxes
d. Yes, you have to obey all laws
c. Yes, you have to pay taxes
What is a citizen?
a. Anyone born in the US who shows allegiance to the government and fulfills certain duties
b. Anyone naturalized in the US who shows allegiance to the government and who fulfills certain duties
c. Anyone born or naturalized in the US who shows allegiance to the government and who fulfills certain duties
d. Anyone who immigrates to the United States and claims asylum
c. Anyone born or naturalized in the US who shows allegiance to the government and who fulfills certain duties
Which amendment defines citizenship?
a. 1st
b. 5th
c. 14th
d. 26th
c. 14th
What is the final step to the naturalization process?
a. Taking the English proficiency exam
b. Interviewing with the USCIS agent
c. Taking the US history/government exam
d. Pledging the Oath of Allegiance
d. Pledging the Oath of Allegiance
Eddie decided to spend Thanksgiving morning serving hot meals to people at the local soup kitchen. He demonstrated which civic trait?
a. Service in one's community
b. Military service
c. Patriotism
d. Courtesy
a. Service in one's community
Cynthia went to the school board meeting to listen to the presentation and vote on the new cell-phone policy. Is this demonstrating a civic duty, and if so, which one?
a. No, attending school board meetings are optional
b. Yes, you have to attend meetings if you have kids in school
c. Yes, this is serving on the jury
d. Yes, this is following local/county laws
a. No, attending school board meetings are optional
True or False: A person naturalized in the United States is not granted the same rights as someone born in the United States.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which two amendments protect the right to due process?
a. 5th and 14th
b. 1st and 5th
c. 1st and 14th
d. 5th and 6th
a. 5th and 14th
What effect has naturalization had on the United States?
a. Decrease in diversity
b. Increase in diversity
c. Fewer people immigrating to the United States
d. An increase in birthright citizenship
b. Increase in diversity
Giving up your seat for an elderly person on the bus best demonstrates which civic trait?
a. Self-reliance
b. Courtesy
c. Hard work
d. Respect for the law
b. Courtesy
Mike is 18 and lives at home with his parents while he finishes up high school. Which civic duty would apply to him in this scenario?
a. Paying taxes on his home
b. Serving on the jury
c. Registering for the selective service
d. Voting for his school's upcoming homecoming King
c. Registering for the selective service