Civics 1st Quarter Review

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• passing a U.S. history and government exam

• working in the U.S. for at least five years

• being born to American parents

• serving in the U.S. military

What is a characteristic of U.S. citizenship according to the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• lived in the United States for twenty years

• born or naturalized in the United States

• owns property in the United States

• employed in the United States

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for the House of Representatives?

• Natural born U.S. citizen

• at least 30 years old

• at least 25 years old

• U.S. permanent resident

The illustration shows a legal document.

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?

• to guarantee court hearings remain public

• to guarantee courts provide probable cause

• jury duty protects the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers

• to protect the constitutional right to confronts one's accuser

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Socialist and Libertarian

• Communist and Socialist

Which term BEST fits with the following description?

"A point of view that is one-sided and can contain inaccuracies because of opinion."

• bias

• metaphor

• propaganda

• symbolism

• improving citizens’ lives by encouraging participation in democracy

• influencing political appointments

• regulating elections

• electing candidates

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• circuit judges

• interest groups

• elected officials

• military officers

Which example is an obligation of citizenship?

• obeying a city ordinance by cleaning up after your dog

• checking the mail for a neighbor who is out of town

• mowing your lawn every weekend

• attending community celebrations

If Alberto from Costa Rica wishes to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, which of the following situations would make him eligible?

• He is 20, has lived in the United States for three years, and knows the history of the United States.

• He is 12, has lived in the United States for most of his life, and is able to speak and read English.

• He is 18, has lived in the United States for seven years, and is able to speak and read English.

• He is 16, is able to speak and read English, and knows the history of the United States.