Civics SGO Assessment

What is the purpose of the naturalization process?

• To become a citizen

• To become a resident

• To obtain a work visa

• To obtain a birth certificate

Which of the following would be considered an obligation of citizenship?

• Petitioning the government

• Voting

• Jury Duty

• Performing community service

Which of the following would be considered a responsibility of citizenship?

• Voting

• Obeying laws

• Paying taxes

• Serving on Juries

Below is a list of qualifications someone must meet in order to become a naturalized citizens of the United States.

-Take and pass a citizenship test

-Speak English

-Pledge their allegiance to the U.S.

-Be of good moral character (includes entering U.S. legally)

Which option is missing from the list?

• Must live in the United States for the past five years.

• Must make over $20,000 in income.

• Must have a good history of paying their taxes on time.

• Must have family members that are U.S. citizens.

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

• All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.

Is someone born on a U.S. military base outside of the United States a U.S. citizen?

• yes

• no

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are considered

• The Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble

• Statement

What does the Constitution do?

• sets up the government
• defines the government
• protects basic rights of Americans
• all of the above

What amendment gives you freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• 1st

• 5th

• 10th

• 16th

What amendment gave African American MEN the right to vote?

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

• 19th