Citizenship and Immigration Quiz

What are some of the legal obligations and duties of American citizens?

• Being disloyal to the nation, not paying taxes, not serving on a jury

• Not observing the laws, not paying taxes, not serving on a jury

• Paying taxes, serving on a jury, being loyal to the nation

• Paying taxes, serving on a jury, being disloyal to the nation

What does the term 'good citizen' describe?

• People who are civic-minded and participate positively in their community’s well-being

• People who are not civic-minded and do not participate positively in their community’s well-being

• People who are only concerned about their own national borders

• People who are not concerned about global citizenship

How do people born in the United States become citizens?

• By being born in the United States

• By applying for naturalization

• By being born to foreign diplomats

• By being born to parents who are not in the country legally

What is the legal process by which applicants who meet certain qualifications may be granted citizenship?

• Immigration

• Citizenship by birth

• Dual citizenship

• Naturalization

What are the requirements to apply for naturalization?

• Legal residency in the United States for at least three years, being at least 18 years of age, good moral character

• Legal residency in the United States for at least five years, being at least 18 years of age, good moral character

• Legal residency in the United States for at least five years, being at least 21 years of age, good moral character

• Legal residency in the United States for at least three years, being at least 21 years of age, good moral character

What is the spouse of a citizen required to do to apply for citizenship?

• Have permanent residence in the United States for at least one year

• Have permanent residence in the United States for at least two years

• Have permanent residence in the United States for at least three years

• Have permanent residence in the United States for at least five years

What can happen if a U.S. citizen voluntarily applies for citizenship in another country?

• They may be exempt from U.S. laws

• They may be granted dual citizenship

• They may be given special privileges in the U.S.

• Their U.S. citizenship may be taken away

What has America been for more than 500 years?

• A land of immigrants

• A country that does not welcome immigrants

• A closed society with no immigration

• A country with strict immigration laws

Who has sole power over naturalization?

• The State Governments

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The President

What can Congress do regarding naturalized citizens?

• Congress can restrict the rights of naturalized citizens

• Congress cannot make any laws regarding naturalized citizens

• Congress can grant dual citizenship to naturalized citizens

• Congress can take away the citizenship of naturalized citizens without any reason