Citizens & Law

In the United States, who originally had full citizenship

• White men and women

• White men

• Native Americans

• African Americans

What is a Resident Alien?

• A person who plans to stay in the United States for a short, specific period of time.

• A legal citizen of the United States

• A creature from another planet

• A legal immigrant who permanently lives in the United States.

What is a nonresident alien

• A citizen of the United States

• A person who plans to stay in the United States for a short, specific period of time.

• A legal immigrant who permanently lives in the US

• A creature from another planet

Why is getting a job difficult for illegal immigrants?

• It is against the law to hire illegal immigrants

• They are educated differently

• They have less job stills

• They do not know how to apply for jobs

What is the citizenship test?

• An examination required for immigrants to achieve citizenship

• An examination for high school students to be allowed to vote

• An examination for all Americans to allow them to vote

• An examination immigrants must take before entering the country

What does "responsibilities" mean in reference to citizens?

• Things that citizens do not have the right to do

• Actions that citizens are required to perform

• Obligations that citizens meet on their own free will

• Rules that citizens must follow or face punishment

What is a "duty" in reference to citizens

• Behaviors prohibited for citizens

• Suggestions for how to be a good citizen

• Actions citizens are required to perform

• Obligations that we meet of our own free will

Why is obeying the law an important duty of citizens

• The government needs to maintain control

• They keep people safe

• Breaking them has consequences

• Laws maintain the theory "an eye for an eye"

When citizens pay taxes, where does the money directly go?

• The upper class

• Major media outlets

• The government

• Major tech companies

What are taxes used for?

• Fire fighters, schools, and roads

• Newscasters, schools, and restaurants

• Malls, hotels, and restaurants

• Firefighters, hotels, and malls