Unit 1 Civics Test Review

Which of the following is NOT a way in which a person may become a US  citizen?

• birth
• adoption
• naturalization

Which amendment defines 'citizens' as 'all persons born or naturalized in the US and subject to the jurisdiction thereof'?

• 14th
• 18th
• 5th
• 21st

A person with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or choice, owes allegiance to that government is known as a:

• member
• voter
• citizen
• ally

Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the 20th century, have led to an increasingly ___________ society.

• unique
• tolerant
• intolerant
• diverse

What do we call the process through which people born in a different country may become a US citizen?

• immigration
• naturalization
• adoption
• resolution

Which of our vocabulary terms for Unit 1 means the following:  choosing to leave your home country and live (permanently) somewhere else?

• immigration
• naturalization
• quota
• process

All of the following are requirements to become a citizen through naturalization EXCEPT:

• knowledge of American history and principles
• ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• be at least 21 years of age
• be of good moral character

In order to apply for naturalization, a person must have lived in the United States for at least __ years.

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

The branch of US history that deals with the study of citizenship and government is also known as:

• economics
• civics
• political science
• anthropology

The US Constitution established and protects the citizens' fundamental __________ and _______________.

• rights; liberties
• rights; privileges
• liberties; privileges
• duties; privileges