Civics End of Course Exam Study Guide

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Who is a citizen?

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A member of a community who owes loyalty to the government and is entitled to its protection, enjoying rights, responsibilities, and obligations.

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What is a natural born citizen? Options: Born within 50 states; U.S. territory; U.S. military base, Born in any country with a U.S. embassy, Born after passing a citizenship test, Born to parents who are not U.S. citizens

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Born within 50 states; U.S. territory; U.S. military base

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What are the requirements to become a naturalized citizen? Must be 18, live in U.S. for 5 years, must pass citizenship test, oath to uphold Constitution

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Must be 18, live in U.S. for 5 years, must pass citizenship test, oath to uphold Constitution

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Law of blood refers to:

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Nationality at birth is the same as that of natural parents.

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Law of soil refers to: Nationality determined by place of birth

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Nationality determined by place of birth

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What is suffrage?

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Right to vote

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Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. citizens? Pay taxes, Serve on a jury, Vote, volunteer, attend civic meetings, Defend the nation

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Vote, volunteer, attend civic meetings

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Which of the following is an obligation (duty) of U.S. citizens? Vote, Pay taxes, obey laws (ordinances), serve on jury, defend the nation (selective service), Volunteer, Attend civic meetings

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Pay taxes, obey laws (ordinances), serve on jury, defend the nation (selective service)

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Popular sovereignty means:

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Government receives power from its people

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What did the Magna Carta establish?

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Limited government and trial by jury