Civics 1.11, 2.1 & 2.2 Quiz

What amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to any person who is born in the United States, the District of Columbia, or American territories? (2.1)

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

How does “Rule of Law” affect U.S. government officials and institutions? (1.9)

• It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.

• It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.

• It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.

• It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.

What is the legal process for becoming a U.S. citizen? (2.1)

• Confederation

• Naturalization

• Mediation

The U.S. has a two-party political system. What are the two major parties? (2.8)

• Republican & Libertarian

• Socialist & Communist

• Republican & Democratic

• I don’t know

Which answer is a qualification for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen? (2.1)

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Must have been a permanent, legal resident for five years

• Must be able to read and write in two languages

• Must have been a registered voter for at least seven years

Selective Service is a system by which men ages 18 through 25 must register with the U.S. government for military service.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tyranny exists when a government or ruler is cruel and oppressive.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny AND is the foundation of liberty in the United States? (1.9)

• The Rule of Law

• The Right to Trial

• The Elastic Clause

A legal member of a country is called

• a citizen

• an American

• a comrade

• an immigrant

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ANARCHY

• RULED BY A KING OR QUEEN

• A DIRECT DEMOCRACY

• HAVING NO GOVERNMENT/LAW