Standard 2 Test: Civic and Political Participation

Evelyn was born in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico and moved to New York for college. Which statement describes Evelyn’s citizenship status?

• Evelyn is a naturalized citizen.

• Evelyn is a native-born citizen.

• Evelyn is an undocumented immigrant.

• Evelyn is a lawful permanent resident (LPR).

Use the diagram to answer the question. The diagram shows the steps to becoming a U.S. citizen.

Which of the following represents the missing step?

• Register to vote

• Apply for a green card

• Apply for naturalization

• Register for the Selective Service

Use the graph to answer the question. Which of the following statements is supported by the data on this graph?

• Naturalization has increased voter turnout.

• Naturalization has contributed to illegal immigration.

• Naturalization has become less popular than in the past.

• Naturalization has increased the number of potential voters.

Use the quotation to answer the question. What concept is best described in this quotation? "The strength of all of us is the health of each and every one of us—citizens and noncitizens alike."

• civil rights

• common good

• community service

• popular sovereignty

What would happen if citizens refused to accept jury duty?

• Laws would not be up to date.

• The country would be unprepared for conflict.

• People accused of crimes would not have fair trials.

• Judges would not be able to make decisions according to majority rule.

What is the purpose of the Selective Service system?

• to encourage naturalized citizens to vote

• to reform immigration and citizenship policies

• to ensure that the nation is prepared in case of a war

• to ensure that the government makes fair hiring and decisions

Which protection should be added to the list?

• the right to vote

• the right to assemble

• the right to bear arms

• the right to a speedy trial

What is the purpose of the Fifth Amendment?

• to protect the rights of people to have a job

• to protect the rights of people to own property

• to protect the rights of people accused of a crime

• to protect the rights of people convicted of a crime

Which of the following is an example of a legal limit on rights?

• suspending habeas corpus during a rebellion

• searching the home of a person without a warrant

• forbidding protest to be organized on social media

• censoring a newspaper for an editorial written by an opponent

What is one way that a civil case is different from a criminal case?

• In a civil case, the burden of proof for the plaintiff is lower.

• In a civil case, the penalty for conviction is a prison sentence.

• In a civil case, the judge determines the sentence for a convicted party.

• In a civil case, the government is involved as either a plaintiff or defendant.