Civics Midterm

What is a nonresident alien?

• A legal immigrant who permanently lives here

• A legal immigrant who temporarily lives here

• an illegal immigrant who permanently lives here

• a legal immigrant who visits

Which individuals are given priority to immigrate to the United States? (Check all that apply)

• Those with family here

• Those that are applying for refugee status

• Those with specific job skills

• Those that are supportive of American Government

• Those from countries with fewer immigrants

What percentage of America's population are immigrants?

• 5

• 13

• 25

• 10

What is a foreign born resident?

• Someone who was born in the U.S. but lives in a different country

• Someone who was born in a different country but their parents are U.S. citizens

• Someone who as an illegal alien

• Someone who was born in a different country but lives in the U.S.

Someone who lives in the country without permission from the government is a what?

• Undocumented Resident

• Green Card Worker

• Illegal Alien

• Terrorist

What are the requirements to apply for U.S. citizenship?

• must be 18 years of age

• must have a job

• must have lived legally in the U.S. for at least 5 years

• must have a basic understanding of U.S. Civics

• must be able to read/write/speak english

What is considered to be the most important duty of United States citizens?

• Defend the Nation

• Serve on a jury

• Pay Taxes

• Obey the law

What percentage of American citizens are descended from immigrants?

• 98

• 100

• 95

• 88

In what form of government is the head of the government elected by the people?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Republic

• Constitutional

What legally defines a refugee?

• Individual fleeing from being arrested

• Individual fleeing their country to escape danger

• Individual who needs help from the U.S. government

• Individual wishing to learn more about democracy