Civic and Political Participation

How many major political parties are in the United States?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

Political Parties are...

• An organization that raises and distributes funds to candidates

• An organized group who share a common goal and promote their interests by influencing government decision makers

• An organization that seeks to achieve power by electing its members to public office

• Organized groups that interact with the government to shape policy

What color and animal represent the Republican Party?

• Blue and Mule

• Green and Eagle

• Yellow and Bear

• Red and Elephant

Which option below describes why minor political parties are important?

• There have been many Presidents who represent minor political parties

• Minor political parties often represent the majority opinion of the public

• They can break a tie in an election between a Democratic and Republican candidate

• Minor political parties often work together to resolve important issues facing the country

Which option below accurately defines an 'alien'

• All persons born or naturalized in the United States

• Those who work, live, or visit the US temporarily

• A little green guy from outer space

• A community member who owes loyalty to the government

Which Amendment describes citizenship?

• 12th

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

Two ways to become a citizen are...

(click on more than one answer)

• Naturalized

• Alien Abduction

• Native Born

• Competition

Law of Soil is...

• Anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a US citizen

• A baby born in another country is still a citizen if the parents are citizens

• Anyone who touches US soil automatically becomes a US citizen

• Americans can grow out of the ground

Law of Blood is...

• Anyone born on US soil is automatically a US citizen

• A baby born in another country is still a citizen if the parent are US citizens

• You can become a US citizen if you donate blood

• You can become a US citizen if you win a Trial by Combat

Qualifications to become a citizen through the naturalization process includes all of the following EXCEPT...

• Be 18 years old

• Have lived in the US for 5 years

• Be of good moral character

• must enlist in the US military