EOC Review (Unit 1-3)

What is a citizen?

• A person who lives in a country for a certain number of years

• A person who is loyal to the government and entitled to its protections

• A person who pays taxes

• A person who speaks the national language

What is the role of the 14th Amendment in citizenship?

• It allows citizens to vote at the age of 18

• It grants citizenship to anyone who pays taxes

• It specified that those born in the US are citizens and are entitled to their rights and equal protections under the law

• It requires citizens to serve in the military

What is an immigrant?

• Someone who moves to a new country with the intent to live there

• A person who visits another country temporarily

• A citizen who has lived in their country since birth

• An official representative of a country abroad

What are the requirements to start the Naturalization Process?

• 18 years old, be of good character, live in the US continuously

• 21 years old, have a job offer in the US, hold a driver's license

• Complete high school education in the US, be of good character

• Serve in the US military for at least 2 years, be 18 years old

Which of the following is NOT a step of the Naturalization Process?

• Live in the US at least 5 years (3 if married to citizen)

• Submit application and pay fees

• Pass the Citizenship Test

• Obtain a visitor's visa

What is a right?

• A rule imposed by society

• A freedom that is protected by the government

• A privilege given by one's family

• A law created by the judicial system

Why is it important for the government to protect our rights?

• To ensure the country's economy thrives

• To maintain social order only

• To prevent our rights from being taken away or violated

• To increase the government's power

What is a responsibility?

• A mandatory task given by the government

• Something you SHOULD do to benefit society

• A personal goal to achieve individual success

• A professional requirement for employment

Which of the following is an example of a responsibility?

• Watching television

• Vote, be informed, community service

• Going on vacation

• Playing sports

Why is it important for citizens to fulfill their responsibilities?

• It is a legal requirement

• It helps in personal wealth accumulation

• Responsibilities help make our society a better place; allow more active participation in the democratic process

• It is only important for children to learn discipline