Citizenship Unit Test

Also called Birthright Citizenship, this is citizenship earned by being born within the borders of a nation.

• Law of Blood Citizenship
• Law of Soil Citizenship
• Naturalized Citizen
• Citizen by Descent

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

• He will be if his parents are naturalized before he turns 18.
• No, his parents are not citizens, so neither is he.
• Yes, Law of Blood means he is a citizen.
• Yes, Law of Soil means he is a citizen.

Which of these is NOT a "push factor" for immigrants coming to the USA.

• freedom
• lack of jobs
• famine
• war

Which of these is NOT a "pull factor" for immigrants to the USA?

• jobs
• freedom
• famine
• safety

Which is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized U. S. citizen?

• Be a lawful, permanent resident for at least 5 years.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English fluency.
• Have a job or sufficient income to support yourself.
• Demonstrate good moral character.

A naturalized U.S. citizen

• cannot become President or Vice President of the United States.
• cannot vote in Federal elections.
• is required to serve two years of military or community service.
• does not have the same Constitutional rights as citizens born here.

The process by which legal, permanent residents become citizens is called

• Emmigration
• Naturalization
• Americanization
• Transmigration

According to his Birth Certificate, Samuel Raymond Wierznicki is a citizen of _______________ by ___________________________

• Germany by Law of Blood
• USA by Law of Blood
• Both the USA and Germany by Law of Soil
• Just the USA by Law of Soil

Amalia was born in France and lived in France until she immigrated to the US at the age of 21. At age 25, Amalia visited Japan as a tourist. How could Amalia LEGALLY travel on a US passport? (Draw a conclusion)

• Amalia was a legal permanent resident of the U.S.
• Amalia was a resident alien of the U.S.
• Amalia was a U.S. citizen by the law of soil.
• Amalia was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood.

If you are not a "citizen" or a "national" you are referred to as

• an immigrant
• an emigrant
• an alien
• a naturalized citizen