American Citizenship Quiz

What is the difference between an alien and an immigrant?

• an alien is a person from another country who plans to live in the U.S. permanently, while an immigrant is just visiting

• an alien is a person from another country who is visiting on a temporary visa, while an immigrant is someone who moves here from another country

• an alien is here in our country illegally while an immigrant is a citizen

• an immigrant is a person from another country who has entered our country illegally and will be deported when captured

Which of the following best explains the concept of “consent of the governed?”

• Our government operates only with the approval of its citizens

• Citizens must get approval from their government before making any major decisions

• Citizens create a government and then the government has full control to do whatever it wants

• Our representatives are free to make decisions without input from us.

The concept of a government of laws, rather than of men and women is called

• Rule of law

• Democracy

• Constitutionalism

• Federalism

Duties of U.S. citizens include all of the following except

• voting

• paying taxes

• jury duty

• obeying the laws

Upon reaching the age of 18, young men in America must register for

• welfare

• the draft

• social security

• jury duty

Equality under the law is guaranteed by this amendment

• 1st

• 8th

• 14th

• 10th

This amendment guarantees a defendant a fair and speedy trial by a jury of his/her peers

• 4th

• 10th

• 19th

• 6th

Why is paying taxes considered an important duty of American citizens?

• Taxes allow the government to provide needed services

• Taxes are a way to ensure that all American are equal

• Taxes are important for redistributing the nation’s wealth

• Taxes guarantee that all citizens will have their basic needs met

Which if the following is NOT a requirement for the Naturalization process?

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have been a permanent resident for 3 or 5 years

• Enlist in the armed forces

• Pass a civics test

Which is the date of American independence?

• July 4, 1767

• July 4, 1789

• July 4, 1791

• July 4, 1776