Civics Benchmarks 2.1 & 2.2

Which of the following below is a member of an official political body, such as a nation or state, and who is BORN in the country of their citizenship?

• native born citizen
• naturalized citizen
• lawful permanent resident
• resident alien

What of the following is a duty (obligation) of citizenship?

• being informed and voting
• obeying the law
• respecting differences of opinion and ways of life
• participating in the community

Which of the following refers to when citizens obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation and serve on juries?

• rights
• obilgations
• freedoms
• rules

Which of the following below refers to a citizen requirement to register for selective service?

• defending the nation
• serving on juries
• paying taxes
• performing community service duties

Which of the following below adhere to swearing allegiance to support and defend the U.S. Constitution and laws of the United states against all enemies?

• all residents
• lawful permanent residents
• naturalized citizens
• naturalized and native born citizens only

Being a good "citizen" and completing your obligations initially begins where?

• at work
• at school
• in the community
• at home

The principle of citizenship is based on the "law of the soil" or "jus soli." This signifies that citizenship is based on which of the following?

• where a person is born
• on the law of the land
• of the rights of the land
• on the obligations of the soil where the citizen was born

Naturalization is a legal process to obtain...

• a birth cerificate
• citizenship
• residency
• a work permit

Which describes a resident alien?

• a legal alien who has made residence in the U.S. permanent
• a foreigner who expects to stay in the U.S. for a short period
• someone with full political rights
• someone who is a refugee

When members of a community do things that benefit all members of that community is an example of ....

• rights
• responsibilities
• obligations
• the common good