Civics SOL Review - CE.2-5

A is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

• immigrant

• citizen

• alien

• none of these

What are the two ways of obtaining citizenship in the United States?

• Sign an official document and vote

• Birth and naturally

• Birth and naturalization

• Birth and death

Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the 20th century, have led to _____.

• an increasingly diverse society.

• an increasingly wealthy society.

• an increasingly poor society.

• an increasingly entitled society.

To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must ___ .

• be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the U.S. for 3-5 years or longer.

• be of good moral character and be loyal to the U.S.

• be able to read, write, and speak basic English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

• all of these answers.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right and liberty guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America?

• Due Process (of Law)

• Religion

• Assembly

• Petition

The _____ Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America extends due process protection to actions of the states.

• First

• Second

• Thirteenth

• Fourteenth

Citizens who choose not to fulfill civic duties may face ______________ .

• excess citizenship.

• execution.

• legal consequences.

• all of these.

Which of the following is NOT an example of the DUTIES of responsible citizens?

• Obey laws, like paying taxes

• Serve in the armed forces, if called (draft)

• Serve on a jury or as a witness in court if you receive a subpeona

• Hold elective office

Which of the following demonstrates the RESPONSIBILITIES of citizens?

• Register and vote

• Respect others' rights to an equal voice in government

• Serve in voluntary, appointed positions

• Pay taxes

• Obey laws

While all citizens have both duties and responsibilities, responsibilities

• are voluntary actions.

• carry consequences if they are not fulfilled.

• are not required by law.

• are described in the U.S. Constitution.