Civics- Citizenship

To which of the following is citizenship most similar?

• A ticket to a concert

• A permission slip for a field trip

• A membership in a club

• A diploma from a school

In what decade did a new amendment to the United States Constitution broaden the definition of citizenship?

• 1990's

• 1850's

• 1890's

• 1860's

What do the Bill of Rights and the 14th amendment have in common?

• They both address the payment of taxes.

• They both deal with the rules of citizenship.

• They both deny citizenship to certain groups of people.

• They both define the rights U.S. citizen's enjoy.

Which of these words is an antonym for "mandatory?"

• Necessary

• Compulsory

• Voluntary

• Obligatory

What is one major difference between the responsibility to pay taxes and the responsibility to vote?

• Citizens who vote don't have to pay any taxes.

• Citizens must pay taxes every year, but they must only vote once every four years.

• All citizens have to vote, but only adults have to pay taxes.

• All citizens must pay taxes, but voting is only encouraged.

Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility?

• Voting in an election

• Obeying the law

• Celebrating religious holiday

• Getting good grades in school

Why isn't a country like China considered a melting pot?

• The population is much too large

• It doesn't border many other nations

• Most of its citizens have the same ethnic background

• It doesn't have a democratically elected government

Place these steps to naturalization in order: A) Citizenship test B) Oath Ceremony C) Immigration interview

• C,B,A

• C,A,B

• B,C,A

• A,B,C

which of these questions is most likely to come up during the naturalization process?

• What are the colors of the American flag?

• What is the population of Chicago, Illinois?

• What are the rules of baseball?

• Can you name all 45 Presidents of the United States?

Which city is most likely to be the birthplace of a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• Montreal

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Kansas City