Citizenship & Naturalization
What does it mean to be naturalized in the United States?
A. Living in the U.S. for part of your life
B. Completing the legal process to become a citizen
C. Volunteering in the community
D. Paying taxes only
B. Completing the legal process to become a citizen
Which is an obligation of U.S. citizens?
A. Getting a job
B. Attending school until 18
C. Obeying the law
D. Volunteering
C. Obeying the law
Which required step must a person complete before voting in an election?
A. Learning about the candidates
B. Calling the polling place
C. Being old enough
D. Registering to vote
D. Registering to vote
Which power belongs to the legislative branch?
A. Granting pardons
B. Coining money
C. Hearing court cases
D. Appointing judges
B. Coining money
Which power belongs to the executive branch?
A. Coining money
B. Regulating trade
C. Hearing court cases
D. Granting pardons
D. Granting pardons
Which is required to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
A. Marrying a U.S. citizen
B. Living in the U.S. for at least five years as a legal resident
C. Having a job for five years
D. Living in Washington, D.C.
B. Living in the U.S. for at least five years as a legal resident
Which action fulfills a citizen’s jury duty obligation?
A. Ignoring the summons
B. Protesting jury duty
C. Showing up and serving if chosen
D. Refusing because of work
C. Showing up and serving if chosen
What is the main purpose of most political ads?
A. Inform voters
B. Support government
C. Show unbiased views
D. Win votes for a candidate
D. Win votes for a candidate
Which part of the Constitution explains legislative powers?
A. Preamble
B. Bill of Rights
C. Article I
D. First Amendment
C. Article I
Which role allows the president to lead the military?
A. Chief legislator
B. Negotiator-in-chief
C. Commander in chief
D. Chief regulator
C. Commander in chief
If a person is born in a U.S. territory, they are considered a:
A. Naturalized citizen
B. Natural-born citizen
C. Resident alien
D. Exiled citizen
B. Natural-born citizen
Simone researches candidates before voting. What responsibility is she practicing?
A. Voting early
B. Following the law
C. Making an informed voting choice
D. Choosing the most popular candidate
C. Making an informed voting choice
Why do political campaign ads often show candidates doing normal, everyday activities?
A. To show they pay taxes
B. To prove they are citizens
C. To make voters feel the candidate is relatable
D. To show they look presidential
C. To make voters feel the candidate is relatable
What makes Florida’s government similar to the federal government?
A. Nine justices
B. President-led executive
C. Bicameral legislature
D. Lifetime judges
C. Bicameral legislature
Where in the Constitution are presidential powers found?
A. Article I
B. Article II
C. Article III
D. Article IV
B. Article II
According to the 14th Amendment, who is a U.S. citizen?
A. Anyone who owns property
B. Anyone employed in the U.S.
C. Anyone born or naturalized in the U.S.
D. Anyone who lived in the U.S. for 20 years
C. Anyone born or naturalized in the U.S.
Which is a responsibility but not an obligation?
A. Obeying laws
B. Serving on a jury
C. Paying taxes
D. Petitioning the government
D. Petitioning the government
How is the number of Electoral College votes per state decided?
A. State size
B. Voter turnout
C. Representation in Congress
D. State wealth
C. Representation in Congress
Who is the most powerful member of the House of Representatives?
A. Majority leader
B. Majority whip
C. Speaker of the House
D. President of the House
C. Speaker of the House
If the president ignores a bill for 10 days while Congress is out of session, this is called:
A. Line-item veto
B. Filibuster
C. Pocket veto
D. Slate bill
C. Pocket veto
What does the “law of blood” mean?
A. Military service earns citizenship
B. Children born to U.S. citizens are citizens
C. Doctors earn citizenship
D. Citizenship is based on relatives
B. Children born to U.S. citizens are citizens
Which is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
A. Voting
B. Volunteering
C. Attending civic meetings
D. Paying taxes
D. Paying taxes
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
A. Choose Supreme Court justices
B. Elect the president and vice president
C. Choose Congress leaders
D. Appoint Cabinet members
B. Elect the president and vice president
What happens if the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill?
A. Joint session votes
B. Conference committee works out differences
C. States choose
D. Vice president decides
B. Conference committee works out differences
What are presidential rules that carry the force of law called?
A. Common laws
B. Legislative decrees
C. Presidential edicts
D. Executive orders
D. Executive orders