Citizenship 101

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Civics is the study of the ______ and _______ of all U.S. citizens.

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rights, responsibilities

Front

What is the purpose of the excerpt from the 14th Amendment: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside"? Options: Defining citizenship of the United States, Explaining the duties of citizens and states, Protecting the natural rights of immigrants, Limiting the rights of all Americans.

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Defining citizenship of the United States

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Ways a person can become a citizen of the U.S.

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Natural born and Naturalized

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What rights do only citizens have? Options: Owning property, Voting, Attending public schools, Holding a job

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Voting

Front

Is someone born on a U.S. military base outside of the United States a U.S. citizen?

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yes

Front

Which of the following is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?

• to save money for retirement
• to vote in elections
• to serve on a jury when summoned
• to reside in the United States

Back

to serve on a jury when summoned

Front

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

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People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms

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Is Marisol an American citizen at birth? Marisol lives in Panama. Both her parents are Panamanian. Marisol is a Panamanian citizen. She was born in an American hospital while her parents lived in Buffalo, New York.

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Yes, due to law of soil

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Which one of these is NOT an obligation that U.S. citizens have? Options: Obey the law, Vote, Pay taxes, Jury duty

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Vote

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Requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

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Passing a U.S. History and Government exam