01 - What is Civics?

Which of the following defines civics?

• A member of a state or nation

• The study of rights and duties of citizens

• The ruling authority of a community

• Perfect freedom before social contract

All of the following are duties EXCEPT

• Paying taxes

• Serving on a jury

• Going to school until you are 16 years old

• Voting

Which statement best describes the phrase “E Pluribus Unum?”

• “One nation under God”

• “Out of many, one.”

• “A nation of success”

• “Come one, come All”

Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the naturalization process in the United States?

• One must reside in the US for 5 years before he/she can apply for citizenship

• One must have good moral character to be considered for citizenship, this is determined through an interview process

• One must take a citizenship test

• Anyone who applies for citizenship is accepted

James is born in Turkey by parents who are citizens of the United States. James is a US citizen _____

• By blood

• By soil

• By naturalization

• By immigration

Sylvia is born in the Texas. Her parents are citizens of Honduras. Which of the following statements is true concerning Sylvia’s citizenship?

• Sylvia is a citizen of the United States by blood.

• Sylvia is NOT a citizen of the United States.

• Sylvia is an illegal immigrant of the United States.

• Sylvia is a citizen of the United States by soil.

Which of the following scenarios is the best example of assimilation (the melting pot theory)?

• When Katrina moves from Russia to America, she ends up just hanging out with Russians and never learns English.

• After Indira moves to America from India, she joins the local cricket club, because cricket is a very popular sport in India.

• Maria moves to America from Honduras, learns English through her ESL class and studies to pass her citizenship test.

Which of the following is required to become a naturalized citizen?

• Passing a citizenship test and swearing an oath of allegiance to the US

• Being born to parents who are US citizens

• Being born in the US

• Being born on a US military base

Voting is a ________________________.

• duty

• responsibility

• lost cause

• requirement

Maria is born in North Carolina. Her parents are citizens of Costa Rica. Which of the following statements is true concerning Maria’s citizenship?

• Maria is a citizen of the United States by blood.

• Maria is NOT a citizen of the United States.

• Maria is an illegal immigrant of the United States.

• Maria is a citizen of the United States by soil.