Quarter 1 (Units 1, 2, & 3)

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State where in they reside."

The passage above is taken from the 14th Amendment. What is the meaning of “citizens” in this amendment?

• people who serve as government officials

• people living lawfully in the United States as permanent residents

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

• people who entered the United States unlawfully but who otherwise obey its laws

Which is one of the ways of becoming a U.S. citizen?

• being born in the United States

• being awarded citizenship by Congress

• buying citizenship from the Department of State

• exchanging citizenship with someone from the United States

The flow chart above shows the steps to becoming a naturalized citizen. Which step completes the flow chart?

• Reside in the United States for five years

• Marry an American citizen

• Become certified in a profession

• Buy a house or other property

How long does a lawfully admitted permanent resident need to live in the United States before applying to become a “naturalized” U.S. citizen?

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

Which service project furthers the public good?

• helping one’s grandparents after school

• making a profit by starting a website design business

• participating in a telephone drive to collect money for a church, synagogue or mosque

• organizing a weekend program for student volunteers to pick up litter from local roads and parks

Which service project furthers the public good?

• converting unused garage space at home into a personal recreation room

• developing a new mobile phone app to sell on the Internet

• distributing food to the needy at a local food bank

• cutting down trees to build a private parking lot

The image above shows a political advertisement. What is the main message of this advertisement?

• It is not expensive to run for elected office.

• Citizens should donate more to political campaigns.

• Monetary contributions have too much influence on elections.

• Taxes on postage stamps help to pay for needed public services.

What is the main purpose of propaganda?

• to provide impartial information

• to influence the views of readers

• to resolve disagreements without emotion

• to prevent one group from having an unfair advantage

Which claim is a factual statement rather than an opinion?

• “Candidate A will make voters safe and secure if elected.”

• “Candidate A has proved to be highly incompetent in office.”

• “Candidate A has been a member of Congress for three terms.”

• “Candidate A is the most well-qualified candidate for this office.”

The flier above was distributed in Florida during the Republican primary contest in 2012. Rick Perry and Mitt Romney both sought the Republican nomination for President. How is this flier biased?

• It draws readers’ attention to an important issue.

• It provides readers with an Internet link to learn more.

• It lets readers know that it has been paid for by “Romney for President, Inc.”

• It accuses Rick Perry of planning to end Social Security without explaining Perry’s own point of view