Citizenship

Which of these is NOT a way to become a citizen of the United States?

• being born in America
• Having parents that are citizens
• naturalization
• reading books about America

True or False: If a person is not born here, but they have American citizen parents, they can still be an American citizen.

• True
• False

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

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

Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?

• To reside in the U.S
• To save money for retirement
• To vote in Presidential elections
• To serve on a jury when summoned

Things that Citizens should do, but are not required to do are called:

• Duties
• Responsibilities 
• Rights 
• Liberties

A DUTY of all Citizens is:

• Obey all laws
• vote
• run for office
• Read the news

How old do you have to be to vote? 

• 8
• 18
• 80
• 21