Chapter13 EOC Review Questions

The list below identifies several activities.

• Attending a school board meeting

• - Voting in a primary election

• - Sending a petition to local officials

• - Putting a candidate’s sign in your yard

• - Registering voters at a community college

• What do these activities illustrate?

• ways that citizens can meet their citizenship obligations

• opportunities for citizens to participate in national elections

• ways in which citizens can meet their citizenship responsibilities

• opportunities for citizens to influence political action committees

The diagram below shows the requirements for becoming a naturalized citizen. Which statement completes the diagram?

• Pay federal income tax

• Have an annual income of $20,000 or more

• Have resided in the United States for five years

• Have a parent, spouse or child who is a U.S. citizen

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?

• serve on a jury

• register for Selective Service

• vote in all national elections

• keep informed about national issues

This document was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty.

Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation indicated in this document?

• to guarantee our right to confront witnesses

• to preserve constitutional limits on governmental power

• to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers

• to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus

Which is a constitutional means of obtaining U.S. citizenship?

• paying U.S. income taxes

• being born in the United States

• buying real estate in the United States

• agreeing to obey the laws of the United States

The photograph on the left shows an accomplishment of Ms. Ester Tua Caballa. She is receiving her citizenship. What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment?

• reside in the United States for five years; be of "good character"; pass a U.S. history test

• be of "good character"; pass a test of general knowledge; have a high school diploma

• be of "good character"; enter the United States lawfully; earn more than $20,000 annually

• reside in the United States for five years; enter the United States lawfully; serve in the armed forces

The notice below was posted by Florida Americorps. What statement best describes the notice shown above?

• Florida Americorps is asking Floridians to fulfill their citizenship obligations.

• Florida Americorps is encouraging Floridians to take action to promote the common good.

• Florida Americorps is urging Floridians to demand the rights of citizenship.

• Florida Americorps is advising Floridians to apply to local government agencies to provide assistance.

Which act is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• paying taxes

• obeying the law

• attending civic meetings

• registering for Selective Service

The diagram below shows the naturalization process. Which statement completes the diagram?

• Pay income tax for five years

• Serve in the U.S. armed services

• Be sponsored by an American employer

• Pass a test on American history and government

The Venn diagram below compares two means of becoming a U.S. citizen.

What do they have in common?

• Obtained at birth

• Does not include voting rights

• Obtained through naturalization

• Requires residence in the United States