Citizenship and Government Types

Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?

• applying for a driver's license
• getting a job
• registering to vote
• taking a citizenship test

In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?

• a person is born in an American territory
• a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
• a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
• two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil

To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.

• 1
• 3
• 7
• 5

An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to

• obey traffic laws
• vote in elections
• pay taxes
• serve on a jury

Duties of citizens are ___________ but responsibilities are ____________.

• important/unimportant
• optional/required
• for males/for females
• required/optional

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation? 

• A. Serve on a jury
• B. Register for selective service
• C. Vote in all elections
• D. Keep informed about national issues 

Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?

• A. Testifying before Congress
• B. Participating in a community service project
• C. Voting for president 
• D. Speaking at a city council meeting

Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?

• Josh was born in Spain

• Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles
• Josh was born in Spain to two U. S. citizens
• Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.

The idea that your citizenship is based upon your parents no matter where you are born.

• Law of Blood
• Law of Soil

It is the idea that citizenship is based upon where you are born. 

• Law of Blood
• Law of Soil