Unit 1: Citizenship

An American citizen is defined as a...

• person with certain rights and duties under a government.

• person with some rights and responsibilities under a government.

• person living within the borders of the United States.

• person with naturalized citizenship but who can't vote.

In the steps to becoming and American citizen, which does NOT belong?

• Demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.

• Declare your intent to become a U.S Citizen.

• Perform 180 hours of community service.

• Maintain residency for 5 years

People who have all of the rights as citizens of birth, except they cannot become ...

The 14th Amendment is important because it defines...

• voting rights

• citizenship

• race

• political parties

True or False: All American men between ages 18-25 must sign up for Selective Service AKA "The Draft"

• True

• False

If you do not pay_______ you are

1. Breaking the law
2. going to get audited

• Taxes

• Phone Scams

• People that ask for money

• Jimmy

Federal laws are the only laws you NEED to obey.

• True

• False

What is it called when you are called at random to serve as a kind of judge for your fellow citizens?

• Jury Duty

• Community Service

• Voting

• Going and sitting on that park bench

You can decline to appear as a witness if called to court.

• True

• False

Having an EDUCATED opinion on politicians and electing them is called...

• Arguing

• Abstaining

• Voting