The Obligations, Responsibilities, and Rights of Citizens

The Obligations, Responsibilities, and Rights of Citizens

7th Grade

15 Qs

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The Obligations, Responsibilities, and Rights of Citizens

The Obligations, Responsibilities, and Rights of Citizens

Assessment

Quiz

History

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Rachel Lyne

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The list below identifies several activities. 
*  Attending a school board meeting
*  Voting in a primary election
*  Helping on a phone bank for a mayoral candidate
*  Putting a candidate's sign in your yard
*  Registering voters at a community college
What do these activities illustrate?
Ways that citizens can run for political office
opportunities for citizens to participate in national elections
opportunities for citizens to influence political action committees
ways in which citizens actively participate in the political process

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The diagram shows the requirements for becoming a naturalized citizen.
Which statement completes the diagram?
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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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This document was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty. 
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document? 
to guarantee our right to confront witnesses.
to preserve constitutional limits on governmental power.
to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers.
to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence obtained unlawfully by the police cannot be used in an American court of law.  Which citizenship right prohibits this practice?
protection against double jeopardy
the right to face an accuser in open court
the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures 

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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This photograph on the left shows an accomplishment of two men.  What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment? 
resident in the United States for five years; be of "good character;" pass a U.S. history test
be of "good character;" pass a test of general knowledge; have a high school diploma
be of "good character;" enter the United States lawfully; earn more than $20,000 annually
reside in the United States for five years; enter the United States lawfully; serve in the armed forces

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
serve on a jury
register for Selective Service
vote in all national elections
keep informed about national issues

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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This sign was placed in public view by members of United Way. 
Which statement best describes the impact of such activities by private citizens?
They enable volunteers to earn more money.
They often lead to friction between volunteer groups.
They increase government involvement in people's lives.
They can make a positive difference in the lives of those they help. 

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