Unit 1 Civic Citizen You

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

According to the 14th Amendment what is the of a citizen?

• People who pay taxes and obey the law

• People who are living with a Green Card in the U.S.

• People with rights and responsibilities as full members of American society

• People who are at least 18 years old and can read, write, and speak in English

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

• right to trial

• capitalism

• rule of law

• confederalism

What right do citizens have?

• Holding a job

• Attending public schools

• Owning property

• Voting

Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

• State of nature

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Transparency of institutions

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

• The commerce clause

• The elastic clause

• The right to a trial

• The rule of law

How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?

• It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.

• It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.

• It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.

• It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.

What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?

• Aliens

• Citizens

• Immigrants

• Residents

This is a list of actions that citizens can take: * Attending a public meeting * helping neighbors after a storm *Following rules at landmarks * volunteering in the community. What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?

• The democracy will fail.

• The common good will suffer

• The citizen will be charged with a crime.

• The citizen will be fined.

The diagram shows some general eligibility requirements, Which statements completes the diagram?

• joining a military service

• obtaining a drivers license

• becoming a naturalized citizen

• receiving a social security card