Civics Unit 1 Review

Two ways of being a U.S. citizen include: being born in the U.S. or in a U.S. territory and _______________.

• becoming naturalized and adopting the U.S. as your country

• being born in North America and living in the United States

• being born in the western hemisphere

• being taken prisoner by the United States during a war

A citizen is a person who _________________________.

• has lived in the U.S. for seven years or more.

• has applied to live in the United States.

• lives in the U.S. and is age 18 or older.

• has rights and obligations.

Which of the following would make a person eligible for citizenship?

• age 16; lived in the U.S. for 3 years; knows U.S. history

• age 20; lived in U.S. for 3 years; knows U.S. history

• age 20; lived in U.S. for 7 years; can speak & read English

• age 16; lived in U.S. for 5 years; can speak & read English

A child is born in France to a US citizen and a French citizen. Is she a U.S. citizen? Explain.

• Yes; Birthright by Law of Blood

• Yes; Birthright by Law of Soil

• No; She's a legal alien but can become naturalized.

• No; She will be deported if she is caught living in the U.S.

How does someone qualify for "birthright citizenship" in the United States?

• by meeting requirements for "Law of Blood" or "Law of Soil"

• by completing all 5 steps in the naturalization process

• by marrying a U.S. citizen

• having legal residency for work or school (a Green Card)

Which amendment defines a U.S. citizen as someone who has been born or naturalized in the U.S.?

• 26th Amendment

• 15th Amendent

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

What must all citizens do in order for our society to work well?

• respect other people's rights, opinions, and beliefs

• protect everyone's life, liberty, and property

• enforce the laws

• protect our rights against the Constitution

Asking yourself, "what can I do for my country?" is an action that represents which Unit 1 term?

• respecting others

• common good

• public policy

• popular sovereignty

Why is political participation important to protecting liberty (freedom)?

• It helps us to protect it ourselves.

• It enables the Judicial Branch to safeguard (protect) it for us.

• It allows us to vote to candidates who support our views.

• It is a way for citizens to add constitutional amendments.

Obeying the law is a(n) ________ of citizenship.

• responsibility

• right

• duty/obligation

• none of the above