Citizenship

If you were born outside the U.S., and neither of your parents are U.S. citizens, you can become a citizen through:

• treason
• you are already a citizen
• naturalization
• Pledge of Allegiance

A legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. Citizens have these.

• rights
• ballot
• political issues
• citizenship

People who want to become naturalized citizens must do all of the following EXCEPT:

• take an Oath of Allegiance
• have an interview
• be at least 25 years old
• pass a civics test

How could a person BEST show good citizenship?

• by reading history books

• by visiting national parks

• by voting in elections

• by listening to speeches

Which of he following is one of the MAIN responsibilities of a citizen?

• picking up litter

• obeying the law

• washing the dishes

• running for public office

Why is following the law a responsibility of good citizens?

• Breaking the law can result in punishment.

• The U.S. Congress passes laws for citizens.

• Following the law helps keep everyone safe.

• Anyone who does not follow the law cannot vote.

Good Citizens are concerned about the _____ of all members of the community

• the status of all members of the community

• the opinion of all members of the community

• the welfare of all members of the community

• the wealth of all members of the community

The criminal act of vandalism is an example of the failure to fulfill which of these four citizen responsibilities?

• Be informed and vote.

• Participate in your community and government.

• Respect the rights and property of others.

• Respect differing opinions and ways of life.

Rights and responsibilities work _____ to help the community's common good. 

• separately
• together
• one at a time
• never 

Thing that we are allowed to do are called____________. 

• Rights 
• Responsibilities 
• Duties 
• Concerns