Grade 4 NJ Studies Weekly, Week 4: CITIZENS

What are the steps that immigrants must complete in order to become a citizen of the US?

• • * at least 18 years

  • * be loyal and willing to Pledge Allegiance

  • * have a basic understanding of US History, Government, & Constitution

  • * speak, read, & write English

  • * file an application

  • * take a test

  • * appear in court

• • * be at least 21

• • * be born in the US

• • * pay $1000

__________ create equality and ensure that everyone's rights are protected.

• Natural rights

• Civil rights

• Political rights

• Economic rights

_________ include the right to vote, petition, assemble, and run for public office.

• Natural rights

• Civil rights

• Political rights

• Economic rights

__________ include the right to own property, change employment, operate a business, and join a labor union.

• Natural rights

• Civil rights

• Political rights

• Economic rights

List three ways in which citizens can make a difference in their community.

• ignore community events, be irresponsible, vote

• be irresponisble, break the law, vote

• break the law, pay taxes, get involved

• obey laws, pay taxes, get involved

An important part of voting is being informed about the issues. Which of the following demonstrates a way voters can be informed?

• only listening to one side of an issue

• ignoring political ads

• listening to speeches

• not researching information for yourself

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Staying informed also means choosing news sources carefully. Make sure to choose sources that are ______________________________.

• expensive

• reliable

• popular

• common

People around the world have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We call these __________.

• community human rights

• state human rights

• national human rights

• universal human right