Vocabulary
Scenarios
Naturalization
Scenarios
Obligations/Responsibilities
100
What is the difference between an obligation and a responsibility?
An obligation is something you MUST do.
A responsibility is something you SHOULD do.
100
Give two examples of an obligation and 2 examples of a responsibility
Obligation choice answers : Pay Taxes, Jury Duty, Selective Service, Obey the Law
Responsibility choice answers: Vote, Attend Civics Meetings, Petition the government
100
Which is a constitutional means of obtaining U.S citizenship?
A) paying U.S income taxes
B) being born in the United States
C) buying real estate in the U.S
D) agreeing to obey the laws of the U.S
B) being born in the United States
100
Three friends are talking about what they did this week:
Jasmine paid money to the government out of her paycheck.
Leo stopped at a red light, even though no cars were around.
Marcus, who just turned 18, filled out an online form required by law for young men.
Which civic obligation did Marcus fulfill?
A) Paying taxes
B) Obeying the law
C) Registering for Selective Service
D) Voting in an election
C) Register for selective service
100
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S citizen to help defend the nation?
A) serve on a jury
B) register for selective service
C) vote in all national elections
D) Keep informed about national issues
B) Register for selective service
200
Define the word common good
Doing what's best for everyone and not just yourself
200
A) Joining a Military service
B) Obtaining a Driver's License
C) Becoming a Naturalized Citizen
D) Receiving a social security card
Becoming a Naturalized Citizen
200
Jamal was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents are from Nigeria and are not U.S. citizens. Is Jamal a U.S citizen by Law of Blood or Law of Soil?
Law of Soil
200
You notice that a new park in your neighborhood is being planned, but some people are concerned about where it will be built. You want to make sure your voice is heard and learn more about what’s going on.
How can you fulfill your responsibility as a citizen in this situation?
A) Refuse to get involved because it’s not your problem
B) Wait for the government to decide
C) Attend a local civics or town hall meeting to share your thoughts
D) Call the police to report the new park
C
200
a meeting that is held for the people to share their opinions with government officials
Civic meeting
300
What is the capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
300
Jason was born in Texas while his parents were visiting family in the United States. His parents are both citizens of Mexico and returned there after Jason was born. Jason is now 10 years old and lives in Mexico with his family.
Is Jason a U.S. citizen? If so, how did he become one?
A) No, he is not a U.S. citizen
B) Yes, by the law of blood
C) Yes, by the law of soil
D) Yes, by naturalization
C) Yes by law of soil
300
Maria was born in another country but moved to the United States when she was 30. She studied U.S. history, learned English, lived in the U.S. for several years, and passed a test to become a U.S. citizen.
How did Maria become a U.S. citizen?
A) By the law of soil
B) By the law of blood
C) By naturalization
D) By being born in the U.S.
C) By naturalization
300
Sara was born in Brazil but moved to the United States with her family when she was 8 years old. She is learning English, going to school, and hopes to become a U.S. citizen one day.
What word best describes Sara?
A) Citizen
B) Immigrant
C) Native-born
D) Tourist
B) Immigrant
300
Carlos noticed that the park in his neighborhood was dirty and some playground equipment was broken. Instead of just complaining, he joined a community group to help clean the park and talked to city leaders about fixing the equipment.
What is Carlos showing by doing these things?
A) Active participation
B) Obeying the law
C) Paying taxes
D) Registering for Selective Service
A) Active Participation
400
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that all people born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and guarantees them “equal protection of the laws.”
Which word best describes the main principle of the 14th Amendment?
A) Segregation
B) Equality
C) Immigration
D) Representation
B) Equality
400
A group of neighbors is unhappy because a new factory is being built near their homes, and they think it will cause pollution. They decide to collect signatures and send a letter to their local government asking them to stop the factory.
What are the neighbors doing?
A) Voting in an election
B) Petitioning the government
C) Obeying a law
D) Attending a civics meeting
B)
400
Tonya was born in Barcelona, Spain to two American parents. Both Tonya's parents were born in the United States and got married in Dallas, Texas and lived there for 5 years. Is Tonya a citizen? How?
Yes Law of Blood
400
Ahmed was born in Egypt but has been living in the United States for several years with permission from the government. He can work, go to school, and travel freely, but he is not yet a U.S. citizen.
What is Ahmed’s status in the United States?
A) U.S. citizen
B) Visitor
C) Permanent resident
D) Tourist
C) Permanent resident
400
What is an important impact of the naturalization process?
a. more foreign residents in the United States obtain 'green cards'
b. permanent residents in the United States are required to pay taxes
c. an increased number of illegal immigrants come to the United States
d. immigrants to the United States see the possibility of becoming citizens
D