Citizenship

Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?

• applying for a driver's license
• getting a job
• registering to vote
• taking a citizenship test

In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?

• a person is born in an American territory
• a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
• a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
• two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil

To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.

• 1
• 3
• 7
• 5

Only people born in the U.S. are considered citizens.

• True
• False

An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to

• obey traffic laws
• vote in elections
• pay taxes
• serve on a jury

Which of these is an example of contributing to the common good?

• placing an ad in the newspaper to promote your business
• donating food to a homeless shelter
• spending a day working in your garden
• doing your homework

Duties of citizens are ___________ but responsibilities are ____________.

• important/unimportant
• optional/required
• for males/for females
• required/optional

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation? 

• A. Serve on a jury
• B. Register for selective service
• C. Vote in all elections
• D. Keep informed about national issues 

Which type of service project would help the common good?

• A. Planning a neighborhood recycling program
• B. Participating in a neighborhood party
• C. Completed homework on time
• D. Visiting public libraries

A citizen received a jury summons notification  in the mail requesting their presence on January 9th at the Duval County Courthouse.

What civic responsibility does this notification represent? 

• A. Getting a driver's license
• B. Appearing for jury duty
• C. Paying income tax
• D. Registering to vote