Americans, Citizenship and Governments

Which of the following is an example of an important American institution?

• Philadelphia

• the environment

• the family

• the Washington Monument

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

• Marrying a US Citizen and having a child with that person.

• Being a legal permanent resident for at least five years.

• Gaining employment in the United States for at least five years.

• Reaching age 18 while living in Washington, DC.

The term used for a baby who is born to parents who are United States citizens.

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

• Naturalized Citizen

a person who is a legal member of the nation and pledges his or her loyalty to that country

• immigrant

• alien

• citizen

• resident

In 1857, the Supreme Court ruled in the _______ case that African-Americans were never intended to be citizens.

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Dred Scott vs. Sandford

• African-Americans vs. U.S. Government

Which Amendment explains citizens who are born and naturalized citizens?

• no Amendment explains citizenship

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

Be 18 years old - Speak English - Pass a U.S. History test

• requirements to apply for a Visa

• requirements to apply for permanent residency

• requirements to serve in the military

• requirements to apply for citizenship

How many immigrants does the United States allow into the country per year?

• one thousand

• half a million

• one million

• There is no limit.

A government document that authorizes a person to visit or live in the country for a specified period of time.

• birth certificate

• permanent residence

• visa

• passport

A government document that authorizes a person to visit or live in the country for a specified period of time.

• birth certificate

• permanent residence

• visa

• passport