Civics EOC Review

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• passing a U.S. history and government exam

• working in the U.S. for at least five years

• being born to American parents

• serving in the U.S. military

Miguel and Juana emigrated from Mexico to Arizona when they were in their 20s. They both gained their permanent residency status and got green cards, but never applied to become naturalized citizens. Eight years later their daughter Maria was born at a hospital in Arizona. Is Maria an American citizen?

• Yes

• No

Cathy was born and raised in Michigan. When she was 21, she travelled to Germany as a foreign exchange student. While in Germany, Cathy fell in love with a man named Peter. They got married and moved to Florida. Two years later they travelled back to Germany for a vacation, and while in Germany their son Kevin was born. Is Kevin an American citizen?

• Yes

• No

Selina’s parents are both immigrants from Italy. They moved to New York to start a business when she was 5 years old. After fulfilling the requirements of the naturalization process, her father became a naturalized citizen when Selina was 17. Is Selina a U.S. citizen?

• Yes

• No

The table below describes permanent resident status. Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase

• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress

• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor

Which of the following is a NOT an obligation of citizens?

• Attending school

• Obeying

  Laws

• Serving on

  a Jury

• Voting

The image describes a citizen obligation. Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?

• Citizens support attending civic meetings.

• Citizens support securing individual rights.

• Citizens resist registering for selective service.

• Citizens resist contributing to the common good.

Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

• State of nature

• Checks and balance

• Separation of powers

• Transparency of institutions

How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?

• It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law

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

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

• It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws

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

• The commerce clause

• The elastic clause

• The right to a trial

• The rule of law