Citizenship 2.1 Gateway Review

The diagram below shows the requirements for becoming a naturalized citizen. One of the requirements is .

A synonym for obligation is _____

The photograph on the left shows an accomplishment of Ms. Ester Tua Caballa. Three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment are , , and .

• reside in the U.S. for five years, possess a green card pass a civics test

• reside in the U.S. for five years and half, possess a green card pass a civics test

• reside outside the U.S. for five years, possess a green card pass a civics test

• reside over the U.S. for five years, possess a green card pass a civics test

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

• serve on a school council
• register for Selective Service
• vote in all national elections
• keep informed about national issues

The sign below was placed in public view by members of United Way. Such activities by private citizens .

• They enable volunteers to earn more
• They often lead to friction between
• They increase government involvemen
• Common good! They can make a positive difference

(a)   is considered an obligation of citizenship rather than a responsibility. Check all that apply.

(b)   (c)  

• paying taxes
• obeying the law
• attending civic meetings
• registering for Selective Service

Match the following activities with their reasons for citizen engagement.

• Involvement in civic duties to benefit society

• The rule of law and to limit the powers of the government

• Adhering to laws to check governmental power

• Obligation and Responsibility of citizen and to reduce their income tax

• Participating in civic duties to fulfill responsibilities and lower taxes

• Responsibility of citizen and to promote the common good

• Engaging in activities to fulfill civic duties and gain financial benefits

• Obligation of citizen and to increase their wealth

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

The most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities would be

• People would face the threat of losing their rights

• People would have more free time be
• People would benefit from the direc
• People would find that society was

(a)   is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship.

• to reside in the United States
• to save money for retirement
• to vote in Presidential elections
• to serve on a jury when summoned