Citizenship Roles & Rights [SOL Review Quiz #2]

Which of the following is NOT a duty of citizenship?

• Serve on a jury
• Pay taxes
• Vote
• Obey the laws

Citizens who choose not to fulfill their civic duties face ___ consequences, such as jail time and fines.

• Ridiculous
• Illegal
• Friendly
• Legal

Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

• Defend the nation, if called (drafted)
• Contribute to the common good
• Vote
• Be informed

Citizens can contribute to the common good by volunteering their time and effort to numerous causes. Which of the following is NOT volunteering?

• Help at a local homeless shelter
• Work at a grocery store
• Join a democratic organization
• Pick-up trash in your neighborhood

Being trustworthy and honest are personal traits of ____.

• A monarchy
• Good citizens
• Illegal aliens
• All citizens

The U.S. Constitution establishes two ways to become a citizen: by birth and, for foreigners who choose to become citizens, by a legal process called ___. During the ___ process, a person must demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles and the ability to speak and write English.

• Democracy
• Naturalization
• Immigration
• Indictment

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution defines citizenship as "all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" and prohibits the ___ from acting in an unfair manner and denying due process of law. 

• State and local governments
• National government
• Foreign governments
• Citizens of southern states

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

• Diverse
• Diluted
• Separate
• Unusual

Which of the following would be the BEST title for the chart?

• First Amendment Freedoms
• Historical Documents
• Functions of Political Parties
• Economic Concepts

The 16th Amendment to the Constitution is an important source of money for the federal government. It authorizes Congress to levy and collect a tax on your ___ and helps the government pay for public goods and services.

• Cars
• Income
• Property
• None of these