Unit 1 Citizenship Review Class Test

Which amendment defines citizenship in the following way? All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.

• 1st

• 10th

• 14th

• 20th

Naturalization is the process of becoming a citizen. Put the steps of naturalization in the correct order.

• Enter the US lawfully.

• Reside in the US for at least 5 years

• Pass a test on US history and government

• Take the oath of allegiance

Label each person in accordance to their citizen status.

Citizen or Non-Citizen

a

b

c

d

Non-Citizen

Citizen

Citizen

Citzen

Based on the data above, what can you infer about the impact of the naturalization process on the political process?

Organize the following civic actions of citizens into the correct categories.

Obligations = something a person has to do or there will be a consequence

Responsibilities = something a person should to do

Groups:

(a) Responsibilities

,

(b) Obligations

• Vote

• pay taxes

• defend the nation

• register for selective service

• obey the law

• run for office

• petitioning the government aka making a request

• attending civic meetings

• complete community service/volunteer

What is the primary reason for fulfilling the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship? 

• To ensure the smooth functioning of the government and promote the common good.

• To avoid legal penalties
• To gain social acceptance
• To improve personal reputation

What could be one consequence for the government when people do not pay taxes?

• The government will have a difficult time funding programs and services for Americans such as building roads and supporting schools.

• Increase in employment rate
• Increase in GDP
• Decrease in inflation rate

Read the quotes and choose which civic principle they describe.

• Rule of Law

• Due Process

• Natural Rights

• Equality of Mankind

Which civics principle is defined as: "All citizens and officials are subject to the same rules"

What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court Case United States v. Nixon?

• The president is accountable for obeying the law

• The president is responsible for leading the investigation. 

• The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments. 

• The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.