Citizenship Study guide

A person's civic responsibility includes all of the following except

• obeying laws

• going to a town meeting

• running for office

• voting

Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by due process?

• trial by jury

• right to legal counsel (a lawyer)

• know the charges

• free medical care

Duties of citizens are ___________ but responsibilities are ____________.

• important/unimportant

• optional/required

• for males/for females

• required/optional

How old do you need to be to vote? 

• 16
• 18
• 21
• 25

Which of the following is an obligation of being a citizen of the United States?

• Attending weekly religious services

• Serving as a member of a jury

• Expressing your opinion freely

• Running for an elected office

1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements? 

• Presidential Nomination Process
• Naturalization Process
• Congressional Nomination Process
• Voter Registration Process

Which of the following best represents a civic responsibility? 

• Registering for the draft
• Participating in government
• Serving on a jury
• Paying income taxes

Which of these is NOT a right of a citizen?

• Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
• Right to trial by jury
• Freedom of speech
• The right to throw a pickle at random people on the street

Rita buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?

• Communicating with government officials
• Staying informed of current issues
• Influencing government actions

In order to become an American citizen, an immigrant must study all of the following subjects EXCEPT —

• science
• United States Government
• English
• United States History