QUICK SS.7.CG.2.1 and SS.7.CG.2.2

an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship, grants citizenship to former slaves, and defines voters as males at least 21 years of age

• obligation

• legal permanent resident

• 14^th Amendment

• naturalization

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the 14th Amendment, which defines citizenship, grants it to former slaves, and defines male voters aged at least 21.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not a citizen

• legal permanent resident

• 14^th Amendment

• naturalization

• immigrant

Answer explanation

A legal permanent resident is someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S. but is not a citizen. The 14th Amendment describes citizenship in the US. An immigrant is someone who comes from another country but isn't necessarily a legal permeant resident. naturalization is the process which a legal permanent resident becomes a citizen.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen

• citizen

• law of blood

• law of soil

• naturalization

Answer explanation

The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen is called naturalization. Law of Blood means that someone IS a citizen already because one of their parents were. Law of Soil means that someone IS a citizen already because they were born on US soil. A citizen already has citizenship and all of the rights that go with it.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Soil

• Yes, Law of Blood

• Only if his parents go through naturalization

• No, he would need to be naturalized

Answer explanation

Alejándro is a U.S. Citizen by Law of Soil because he was born in Miami, Florida, which grants citizenship based on place of birth. He is not a citizen by Law of Blood because both of his parents are Cuban citizens (not American citizens). It doesn't matter if his parents become Naturalized, he is already a citizen.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

Which is NOT a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

• Be employed with a job

• Have good character

• Be fluent in English

• Pass a naturalization test

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Be employed with a job' because it is NOT a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen. The other options are necessary criteria for naturalization.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

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

• to guarantee our right to confront witnesses.

• to preserve constitutional limits on governmental power.

• to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers.

• to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. 

Answer explanation

It is important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers. If no one went to jury duty, people would not have fair trials. This is why there are legal consequences (even jail) if someone does NOT show up for jury duty- it keeps our society running.

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SS.7.CG.2.2

What does the term "common good" refer to?

• Actions that benefit individual interests over the community

• Beliefs or actions that are a benefit to the community rather than individual interests

• Activities that only government officials can participate in

• Economic benefits for the wealthiest citizens

Answer explanation

The term 'common good' refers to beliefs or actions that are a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, wealthy citizens or government employees. It includes things like picking up litter, voting for good officials, and being an active member of your community.

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SS.7.CG.2.2

What is the age range of male citizens and male immigrants in the United States that are required by law to register with the Selective Service System?

• 16-21 years old

• 18-25 years old

• 20-30 years old

• 17-26 years old

Answer explanation

The correct age range for male citizens and male immigrants required to register with the Selective Service System is 18-25 years old.

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SS.7.CG.2.2

Paying taxes, obeying laws. and serving on juries are all examples of

• Responsibilities of Citizenship

• Obligations of Citizenship

• The First 10 Amendments

• Running for Office

Answer explanation

Paying taxes, obeying laws, and serving on juries are all examples of obligations of citizenship. Running for office is a responsibility of citizenship. The first 10 Amendments list individual rights.

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SS.7.CG.2.2

Which of the following is a RESPONSIBILITY of American citizens?

• Obey the law

• Defend the nation

• Attend school

• Vote

Answer explanation

American citizens have the responsibility to vote, making it a crucial aspect of their civic duty to participate in the democratic process. Attending school, defending the nation, and obeying the law are all OBLIGATIONS of citizenship because there are legal consequences for not following it.

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SS.7.CG.2.2