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Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
A. Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person
B. Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
C. Holding employment in the U.S. for at least five years
D. Reaching age eighteen and living in the U.S. capital
B. Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
What is a citizen?
A. A person who lives in a country for more than seven years
B. A person who lives in a country and is 18 years old or older
C. A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country
D. A person who has completed an application to live in a country
C. A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country
U.S. citizens have obligations. Which of the following is an obligation?
A. Attending school until age 18
B. Obeying the law
C. Serving in the U.S. military
D. Getting a job
B. Obeying the law
If someone is born in a U.S. territory, they are automatically considered which of the following?
A. A naturalized citizen
B. A natural-born citizen
C. An exiled citizen
D. A resident alien
B. A natural-born citizen
To what does the "law of blood" refer with regard to U.S. citizenship?
A. Individuals who serve in U.S. armed forces are awarded citizenship.
B. Children born to parents who are U.S. citizens are granted citizenship.
C. Individuals working in medical fields in the United States are offered citizenship.
D. Children with relatives who once lived in the United States are considered citizens.
B. Children born to parents who are U.S. citizens are granted citizenship.
Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
A. Volunteering in the community
B. Attending civic meetings
C. Voting in elections
D. Paying taxes
D. Paying taxes
According to the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which of the following defines a citizen?
A. Someone who owns property in the United States
B. Someone who has been employed in the United States
C. Someone who is born or naturalized in the United States
D. Someone who has lived in the United States for 20 years
C. Someone who is born or naturalized in the United States
Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?
A. Testifying before Congress
B. Participating in a community fundraiser
C. Voting for president
D. Speaking at a city council meeting
D. Speaking at a city council meeting
Which of the following is a responsibility, but not an obligation, of citizens in the United States?
A. Obeying local, state, and federal laws
B. Serving on a jury after receiving a summons
C. Paying income tax to the federal government
D. Petitioning the government to address a concern
D. Petitioning the government to address a concern
_______?_______
Volunteering
Staying informed of issues
Informing others about current issues
Which of the following would make the best title for this outline?
A. Rights of Citizenship
B. Pathways to Citizenship
C. Legal Duties of Citizenship
D. Responsibilities of Citizenship
D. Responsibilities of Citizenship
Excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
What does it mean for a person to be "naturalized in the United States"?
A. The person has spent a portion of his or her life in the United States and is recognized as a legal resident.
B. The person has followed the legal process required to gain the same rights as those born in the United States.
C. The person has volunteered in his or her community and participated in the political process in the United States.
D. The person has paid taxes at both the federal and state level and is entitled to the same freedoms as a legal resident.
B. The person has followed the legal process required to gain the same rights as those born in the United States.
Elsa recently turned 18. She is excited to vote in her very first election. She follows the presidential race closely. She reads all the news articles she can find about the candidates and their positions on important issues. She decides who she wants to vote for and arrives early at the poll on election day.
What basic responsibility of citizens of the United States is Elsa performing?
A. Following the law by voting for president
B. Respecting the rights of others by voting early
C. Voting for the candidate she thinks is most popular
D. Making an informed choice when voting
D. Making an informed choice when voting
_______?_______
At least 18 years of age
Ability to speak, read, and write basic English
Upstanding moral character
Legal permanent resident status
Five years of continuous residence in the United States
Knowledge of U.S. history and government
Pledge of an oath of allegiance to the United States
Which of the following best completes this outline?
A. Legal Requirements for Being Granted Asylum in the United States
B. Legal Requirements for Being Granted a Temporary Worker Visa
C. Legal Requirements for Becoming a Naturalized Citizen
D. Legal Requirements for Becoming a Resident Alien
C. Legal Requirements for Becoming a Naturalized Citizen
Dekari received a jury duty document in the mail. He is upset about receiving this document because he just started a new job. Additionally, Dekari has been following a number of news stories lately and has begun to feel as though the court system in the United States is unfair and biased against certain groups of people.
In order to fulfill his obligations as a citizen, what must Dekari do?
A. Refuse to show up for jury duty because doing so may negatively impact his employment situation
B. Refuse to show up for jury duty due to his concerns about the judicial system in the United States
C. Show up at the courthouse on the specified date and protest the requirement that he serve on a jury
D. Show up at the courthouse on the specified date and serve on whatever jury the court assigns him to
D. Show up at the courthouse on the specified date and serve on whatever jury the court assigns him to
Bernie from Costa Rica wishes to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which of the following situations would make him eligible?
A. He is 20 years old, has lived in the United States for seven years, and is able to speak and read basic English.
B. He is 20 years old, has lived in the United States for three years, and knows the basic history of the United States.
C. He is 16 years old, has lived in the United States for six years, and knows the basic history of the United States.
D. He is 16 years old, has lived in the United States for five years, and is able to speak and read basic English.
A. He is 20 years old, has lived in the United States for seven years, and is able to speak and read basic English.