Mid-Year Practice #1

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Which of the following is a requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen? Pay federal income tax, Have an annual income of $20,000 or more, Have resided in the United States for five years, Have a close relative (parent, spouse or child) who is a U.S. citizen

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Have resided in the United States for five years

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Which practice is part of an obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation? Options: serve on a jury, register for selective service, vote in all national elections, keep informed about national issues

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register for selective service

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What does the quote imply about the individual's citizenship?
“My Mother is from Canada and my father is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty-five years and is a U.S. Marine. I was born in Canada”

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Law of Blood

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Which of these is an example of a nation that practices the rule of law? Options: The president does not have to follow the rules in situations where he/she accepts money for their presidential campaign., People do whatever their leaders decide and those leaders can change their minds whenever they want, People are allowed to do things based on written rules that apply to everyone., People are free to do as they wish with no repercussions from the government.

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People are allowed to do things based on written rules that apply to everyone.

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What is a characteristic of a society under the rule of law?

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All citizens and officials are subject to the same rules.

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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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Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation? Options: obeying the law, paying taxes, attending civic meetings, registering for Selective Service

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attending civic meetings

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Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship? To reside in the United States, To save money for retirement, To vote in Presidential elections, To serve on a jury when summoned

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To serve on a jury when summoned

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What is a characteristic of U.S. citizenship according to the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

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born or naturalized in the United States

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The diagram shows the impact of Baron de Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers. Which phrase completes the diagram? Options: Representative Government, Separation of Powers, Social Contract, Trial by Jury

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Separation of Powers