Topic 1: We the People

Which definition best matches the term population density?

• human beings in general
• number of people in a particular area
• A measurement of people for a specific area
• All the inhabitants of a particular area

In which state is air pollution more likely to be a bigger problem? Vermont or Rhode Island?

• Vermont. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.

• Rhode Island. It has much greater population density, which contributes to more air pollution from cars, factories and homes.

What is another name for a city?

• rural area
• urban area
• suburban area

Which pizza shows less density of pepperoni?

• 
• 

• Urban
• Suburban
• Rural

The great variety of human characteristics is known as..

• diversity

• segregation

• assimilation

• categoration

Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?

• the number of immigrants has remained constant in each decade during most of American history

• the ethnic mix of immigrants to the United States has remained mostly unchanged

• nearly all immigrants have easily assimilated into American culture

• the desire for economic advancement has been a major reason for immigration to the US

Which trend has reflected the increasing diversity in United States society in recent years?

• new efforts by public schools to teach religious education

• an increase in immigration from Latin America

• failure of Congress to approve appointments of women and minority groups to federal courts

• growing demands for unskilled labor

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

• All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.

Who is considered a natural-born U.S. citizen?

• Naturalized

• Law of Blood

• Permanent resident alien

• Law of Soil