SMS EOC Test Practice - Part 1

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Which of these societies is subject to the rule of law? Options: People are free to do whatever they want without limits. What people are able to do is based on a set of written rules that apply equally to all. A group of leaders decides what everyone else is permitted to do, which can change at any moment. The president is allowed to make all the decisions - without any transparency.

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What people are able to do is based on a set of written rules that apply equally to all.

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Which of these is an example of a nation that practices the rule of law?

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

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Which Supreme Court case dealt with the rule of law?

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U.S. v. Nixon

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Which statement is one of the requirements 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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When a parent or both parents give U.S. citizenship to a child even if they are born outside the US this is called…

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Law of the Blood

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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 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 example demonstrates fulfilling a citizenship responsibility, rather than an obligation? Options: enlisting in the armed services, paying local sales tax when making purchases, petitioning the state legislature to change a law, working as an employee for the U.S. Postal Service

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petitioning the state legislature to change a law

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Which phrase provides the best title for this chart? Options: The Rights of Citizens, The Privileges of Citizens, The Obligations of Citizens, The Responsibilities of Citizens

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The Obligations of Citizens