Topic 1 Test

Which of these is a characteristic of the "rule of law"?

• You must live in the U.S. for at least 5 years

• Leaders must obey the law

• Take the oath of allegiance

• Anyone born in a U.S. Territoty is a natural born citizen

"The government must obey the law" is an example of:

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

• Rule of Law

• Becoming a naturalized citizen

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

• Law or blood, Law of soil

• happy or sad

• here or there

• born, naturalized

Which amendment cleary states what a citizen is?

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 17th Amendment

• the 24th Amendment

Which of these is considered a civic responsibility?

• going to school until the age of 16

• Speaking at a public hearing

• paying taxes

• jury duty

Which of these is considered a civic duty/obligation?

• voting

• paying taxes

• running for public office

• attending public meetings

Which of these is a civic duty/obligation?

• running for public office

• petitioning the government

• speaking at a city council meeting

• jury duty

Which of these is a STEP in the naturalization process?

• be at least 18 years of age

• Filling out an application

• attending city council meetings

• be of good moral character

Which of these is a requirement/ qualification of someone who can start the naturalization process?

• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English

• fill out an application

• take an oath of allegiance

• pass the civics, english test

Which of these is a requirement/qualification in the naturalization process?

• get fingerprinted

• Take the civics, english test

• be a lawful citizen

• fill out an application