EOC Reporting Category 2 Review

(SS.7.C.2.1) Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.

• Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.

• Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.

• Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.

(SS.7.C.2.1) The events below describe the use of a government document.

Laura was born in France and lived in France until she immigrated to the U.S. at age 21. At age 25, Laura visited Morocco on vacation.

Why did Laura use a U.S. passport to travel?

• Laura was a resident alien of the U.S.

• Laura was a resident national of the U.S.

• Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of soil.

• Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood.

(SS.7.C.2.1) The passage below describes a court decision.

The Burlingame Treaty (1870) allowed the U.S. to deny citizenship to persons born in the U.S. whose parents were born outside the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court granted writ of certiorari to a case challenging the constitutionality of the treaty.

How did the court apply the 14th Amendment to decide this case?

• To deny a native person citizenship rights does not support constitutional principles.

• A naturalized citizen possesses all the rights of a native citizen according to the Constitution.

• Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they are unemployed.

• Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they do not own property.

(SS.7.C.2.1) Attached is a table of the four most populated states in the United States. How might these populations affect political campaigns?

• Candidates for Governor will campaign for immigration reform in Texas.

• Candidates for President will campaign for immigration reform in Florida.

• Candidates for Governor will campaign for naturalization reform in California.

• Candidates for President will campaign for naturalization reform in New York.

(SS.7.C.2.1) The attached table describes permanent resident status. Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.

• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.

• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Governor.

(SS.7.C.2.2) What right do citizens have?

• attending public schools

• owning property

• holding a job

• voting

(SS.7.C.2.2) A citizen received the notification below in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

• getting a driver's license

• appearing for jury duty

• paying income tax

• registering to vote

(SS.7.C.2.2) Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

• planning a neighborhood recycling program

• participating in a neighborhood party

• completing homework on time

• visiting public libraries

(SS.7.C.2.2) Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

• volunteering in the community

• attending civic meetings

• voting in elections

• paying taxes

(SS.7.C.2.2) The attached image describes a citizen obligation. Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?

• Citizens support attending civic meetings.

• Citizens support securing individual rights.

• Citizens resist registering for selective service.

• Citizens resist contributing to the common good.