Mini Assessment 1

What is the rule of law?

• No one is above the law.

• Laws should never be broken.

• Government officials don't have to follow laws.

• Rules are more important than laws.

How is accountability related to the rule of law?

• The rule of law has no accountability.

• There is no relation between the two terms.

• All persons are held responsible for their actions.

• We learned that?!

What does the 14th amendment say?

• All slavery should be abolished.

• It defines who is a citizen of the United States.

• Everyone has the freedom of speech.

• Only those who are 18 years or older are citizens.

A person who is not a citizen, but is legally allowed to live in the country is known as a ______________.

• Resident

• Alien

• Immigrant

• Naturalized Citizen

An immigrant is someone who...

• comes to visit the country.

• comes to work temporarily in this country.

• comes to live here permanently.

• sneaked into the country without permission.

A naturalized citizen is a person who...

• has at least 1 parent that is an American citizen.

• was born in the United States (or properties)

• passed certain requirements and became a citizen.

• will never be a citizen in this country.

Which of the following terms is a person who became a citizen automatically when they were born?

• Natural Born

• Naturalized

• Immigrant

• Resident

When a person is born in another country but has at least one American citizen parent, which kind of citizen are they?

• Alien

• Naturalized

• Natural Born: Law of Soil

• Natural Born: Law of Blood

Which of the following situations makes a person an illegal alien?

• A foreign-born person who sneaks into the country.

• A foreign-born person who has permission to work here.

• A foreign-born tourist.

• A terrorist.

Which of the following is NOT required to become a naturalized citizen?

• Have a job

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Live in the US for 5 years a permanent resident.

• Be of good moral character.