Citizenship and Civic Duties Quiz

What does the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States define as citizenship?

• Only persons who have lived in the United States for 10 years are citizens of the United States.

• Only persons naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United States.

• Only persons born in the United States are citizens of the United States.

• All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.

What are the means of obtaining citizenship in the United States?

• By education and by volunteering

• By employment and by investment

• By marriage and by adoption

• By birth and by naturalization

What are the requirements for naturalization to become a citizen of the United States?

• Be at least 18 years old, be a legal resident of the U. S. for 3-5 or more years, be of good moral character and be loyal to the United States, be able to read, write, and speak basic English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

• Be at least 21 years old, be a legal resident of the U. S. for 1-2 years, be of good moral character and be loyal to the United States, be able to read, write, and speak advanced English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

• Be at least 16 years old, be a legal resident of the U. S. for 5-7 or more years, be of good moral character and be loyal to the United States, be able to read, write, and speak basic English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

• Be at least 25 years old, be a legal resident of the U. S. for 10-12 or more years, be of good moral character and be loyal to the United States, be able to read, write, and speak basic English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

Which of the following is a First Amendment freedom?

• Religion

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to a jury trial

What does the Fifth Amendment protect a citizen from?

• Being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police

• Being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

• Being forced to testify against themselves in a criminal case

• Being tried for the same crime twice

What are the duties of citizenship?

• Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the armed forces, and serving on a jury or as a witness in court

• Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the armed forces, and serving as a judge in court

• Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the police force, and serving on a jury or as a witness in court

• Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the fire department, and serving on a jury or as a witness in court

What are the responsibilities of citizenship?

• Serve in the fire department, register and vote, communicate with government officials, and participate in political campaigns

• Serve in the police force, participate in political campaigns, keep informed about current issues, and respect the rights of others

• Pay taxes, serve in the armed forces, serve on a jury, and respect the law

• Register and vote, communicate with government officials, participate in political campaigns, and keep informed about current issues

What is a personal trait of a good citizen?

• Trustworthiness and honesty

• Recklessness and dishonesty

• Selfishness and lack of accountability

• Disrespect and irresponsibility

What is a way for citizens to participate in community service?

• Ignore the needs of the community

• Volunteer and help to make the community a good place to work and live

• Spread false information about community issues

• Protest against the government's decisions

What is an effective way for citizens to participate in civic life?

• Formulating questions, analyzing information from a variety of sources, expressing a position, devising and implementing a plan, and practicing thoughtful decision making in personal, financial, and civic matters

• Ignoring important issues, following others blindly, avoiding voting, and not getting involved in community activities

• Spreading misinformation, being disrespectful to others' opinions, and not participating in any civic matters

• Being indifferent to community needs, not expressing opinions, and not taking any action on important matters