Civics Review - Why Gov't, Two Party, Citizenship

True/False: People born outside the U.S. to parents who are U.S. citizens automatically become U.S. citizens.

• True

• False

To become a U.S. citizen through naturalization (check all that apply):

• Must be 18 years old

• Permanent residents of the United States for 5 years

• Must show good character

• Speak English

• Pass a civics test and an interview

True/False: an Oath of Allegiance is swearing an oath to the flag

• True

• False

Our national anthem song is titled:

• God Bless The U.S.A.

• America The Beautiful

• The Star Spangled Banner

• America

The Bill of Rights (select all that apply):

• Are guaranteed rights of only U.S. citizens

• Are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• Include rights like freedom of expression, to worship, assemble peacefully and petition the government

• Include the right to be free from unreasonable searches by government officials

True/False: the right to vote in federal elections and serve on a jury are rights only for U.S. citizens.

• True

• False

Responsibilities of citizens include (select all that apply):

• Voting in elections

• Serving on juries

• If male between the ages of 18 and 26 must register with the Selective Service System

• Running for a political office

Read the scenario and state whether the person is a U.S. Citizen or not. If not, give one example of how the person could become a U.S. Citizen.

1) Travis was born in Germany where his father was stationed while serving in the Air Force.

Read the scenario and state whether the person is a U.S. Citizen or not. If not, give one example of how the person could become a U.S. Citizen.

2) Marcia is 34 years old. Her mother and father are citizens of Russia. She has been a permanent resident in the U.S. for three years.

Read the scenario and state whether the person is a U.S. Citizen or not. If not, give one example of how the person could become a U.S. Citizen.

3) Gaven is 20 years old and was born in Korea. Gaven's parents are U.S. Citizens.