Topic 1 - Citizenship

To be a naturalized citizen, a person must--

• be 18 years or older

• be a resident of the U.S. at least 5 years

• all of these

• pass a citizenship test

If a person is born in the U.S. they are considered a--

• natural-born citizen (native)

• naturalized citizen

What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?

• Immigration

• Dual Citizenship

• Naturalization

• Visa Application

Male U.S. citizens age 18 - 26 must register with...

• the Selective Service

• the county voter registry

• the FAFSA application

Under US law, which of the following would not be considered a United States citizen?

• any baby born in the United States to two foreign parents

• any baby born overseas to non-American citizens

• any baby born in the United States to American parents

• any baby born overseas to American parents

Which amendment to the United States Constitution defines citizenship as "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the juridsiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside."

• 1st

• 14th

• 5th

• 27th

What are the two ways one can obtain citizenship?

• Birth

• Protection

• Green Card

• Naturalization

All of the following are mandatory duties of being a US citizen EXCEPT

• Obeying the law

• Paying taxes

• Serving jury duty if summoned

• Holding elective office

All of the following are responsibilities of citizenship EXCEPT

• Register and vote

• Participate in political campaigns

• Serve in voluntary, appointed government positions

• Obeying the law

Which of the following actions IS NOT a characteristic of a good citizen?

• Attending a Veterans Day parade to honor servicemembers

• Letting your cell phone constantly ring on loud at the movies

• Organizing a blood donation drive

• Driving slow in a school zone