Citizenship

What obligation requires men, ages 18-25, to sign up for the military draft to help defend the nation?

• pay taxes

• voting

• selective service

• jury duty

Which action would impact the common good?

• completing your homework

• working for a political candidate

• volunteering for recycling projects

• refusing to pay taxes

Which is an example of a civic responsibility?

• obey laws

• pay taxes

• jury duty

• vote

Passing a civics test, completing an interview, swearing an oath, learning english, and being good are all steps to _________________

• obtain a work visa

• become a naturalized citizen

• becoming a citizen through law of soil

• join the military and fulfil your civic duty

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States are subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state where they reside"

Based on this quote, who is considered a citizen?

• anyone who is a good person

• anyone born in the United States

• anyone naturalized in the United States

• anyone born OR naturalized in the United States

Why do male citizens have to sign the Selective Service form?

• to provide the right to a fair trial

• to give citizens social services

• to defend the nation

• for tax purposes

Adam was born in Puerto Rico then moved to the U.S. to live with his Aunt in Georgia

Is Adam a citizen?

• Yes because law of blood

• Yes because law of soil

• No

• Yes because Naturalization

Based on the image, what can we say about naturalization?

• naturalization impacts politics and increases voting

• naturalization affects the economy

• naturalized citizens are unable to vote

• naturalization decreases voting

Which civic obligation helps to protect the rights of people accused of crimes?

• paying taxes

• attending civic meetings

• selective service

• jury duty

Which is true of naturalization?

• naturalized citizens can help shape society

• naturalized citizens create unequal rights for born citizens

• naturalized citizens focus only on education

• naturalized citizens are not considered citizens according to the 14th amendment