Citizenship Basics
100: A person with rights and duties under a government is called a what?
(Answer: Citizen)
100: Which amendment defined U.S. citizenship?
(Answer: 14th Amendment)
100: Name one duty of citizens.
(Answer: Paying taxes, jury duty, following laws, selective service)
100: What is the love and loyalty a person shows to their country called?
(Answer: Patriotism)
100: What is the movement of people from other countries into the U.S.?
(Answer: Immigration)
200: What is the process called when someone becomes a citizen legally?
(Answer: Naturalization)
200: How many years must you live in the U.S. before applying for naturalization?
(Answer: 5 years)
200: Name one responsibility of citizens.
(Answer: Voting, staying informed, expressing opinions)
200: What word means treating others with respect and patience?
(Answer: Civility)
200: What is one challenge the U.S. faces with immigration?
(Answer: Competition for jobs)
300: What do we call choosing leaders in an election?
(Answer: Voting)
300: What quality shows honesty and good behavior, required for naturalization?
(Answer: Good moral character)
300: What’s the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
(Answer: Duty = required by law; Responsibility = should do, but not required)
300: Give two examples of traits of a good citizen.
(Answer: honesty, civility, respect, responsibility, etc.)
300: What is one positive contribution immigration brings?
(Answer: New culture, food, music, science, business)
400: What does the oath of allegiance mean?
(Answer: A promise to stay loyal to the U.S.)
400: What is the first step in becoming a naturalized citizen?
(Answer: Get a green card)
400: Which is a duty, not a responsibility: voting or paying taxes?
(Answer: Paying taxes)
400: Which action shows patriotism: refusing laws or showing pride in your country?
(Answer: Showing pride in your country)
400: What is an interest group?
(Answer: A group of citizens working together for a cause)
500: What test must immigrants pass to become naturalized citizens?
(Answer: A test on American history and civics)
500: Why was the 14th Amendment important for former slaves?
(Answer: It made them citizens)
500: What is the fundamental responsibility of all citizens?
(Answer: Voting)
500: How can individual citizens make their communities better?
(Answer: By volunteering, helping others, staying involved)
500: How do interest groups try to influence government?
(Answer: Lobbying, making commercials, persuading officials)