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Citizenship Review

Authored by Gailon James

Social Studies

7th - 8th Grade

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Citizenship Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This document was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty. Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation indicated in this document?

To guarantee our rights to confront witnesses

To preserve constitutional limits on governmental powers

To guarantee our rights to be judged by a jury of our peers

to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeaus corpus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is a responsibility of U.S. citizenship?

voting

paying taxes

public speaking

obeying the law

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The statement below is from French writer Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America, published in 1835.

"The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults."

Which responsibility of U.S. citizenship best supports the opinion stated by de Toqueville?

obeying laws and upholding the Constitution

registering for the Selective Service System

organizing a protest against an unfair law

joining a religious organization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?

vote in all national elections

serve on a jury

register for Selective Service

keep informed about national issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the oath taken by the president-elect found in Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution.

By taking this oath, what does the president-elect of the United States acknowledge?

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

The president can alter the language of the Constitution if needed for national security.

The president will exercise their power within the bounds of the laws of the Constitution.

The president may use executive authority to revoke a law passed by Congress that is unconstitutional.

The president has the right to reject Supreme Court rulings that appear to contradict the Constitution.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

obeying the law

registering for selective service

Paying taxes

attending a civics meetin

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?

to vote in Presidential elections

to serve on a jury when summoned

to reside in the United States

To save money for retirement

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