Civics: Foundations of Government Test

The list below lists the requirements for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which of the following is a requirement?

*Be at least 18 years old

*Be a lawful permanent resident

*Have lived in the United States for five years

*?

*Swear an oath of allegiance

• Pay income tax

• Own a house or other property

• Have a close relative who lives in the United States

• Pass a short test on American history and government

Four people are described in the chart below. Which of the individuals above are U.S. citizens?

*Jorge is 35 years old. He moved to the United States 20 years ago. Ten years ago, he passed a citizenship test and took an oath of allegiance to the United

States.

*Jocelyn’s parents are from Ireland. She was born in Ireland but has been a permanent resident of the United States since she was 3 years old.

*James was born in Tampa, Florida. Both his parents are from Cuba.

*Maria lives in Brazil. Both of her parents were born in the United States

• Jorge and Jocelyn

• Jocelyn and Maria

• Jorge, James, and Maria

What has been an important long-term impact of the naturalization process on American society?

• Americans have resisted most foreign influences.

• The United States has engaged in many foreign wars.

• Foreigners have been unable to immigrate to the United States.

• People from many origins have contributed to our national culture.

Which act fulfills a responsibility?

• pay taxes

• obey the law

• sign a petition

• serve on jury if summoned

Use the poster to answer the question. Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict?

• Paying taxes

• Supporting our troops

• Applying for government jobs

• Registering for the Selective Service

The diagram illustrates various activities.

• Rights of U.S. citizens

• Obligations of U.S. citizens

• Powers reserved for elected officials

• Actions prohibited by the Constitution

The chart below identifies important influences of ancient Greece on the founders of America’s constitutional republic. Which term or phrase best completes the chart?

• Republicanism

• Written Constitutions

• Ethical Ideas of Justice

• Representative Government

The diagram describes the government of ancient Rome. Which influence on the founders of the American constitutional republic is illustrated by the diagram?

• ethical ideas of justice

• separation of powers

• civic participation

• rule of law

This passage was written 2,500 years ago by the ancient Greek thinker Aristotle in a book on government.

"A state is . . . made up of many parts. There are citizens, who compose it. It is clear we must begin by asking: who is the citizen, and what is the meaning of the term? . . . The citizen that we are seeking to define is a citizen in the strictest sense . . . and his special characteristic is that he shares in the administration of justice and in [the holding of public] offices."

Source: Aristotle, Politics, Book III, Part 1 Based on the passage, with which statement would Aristotle have agreed?

• Democracy is the best form of government.

• Civic participation is an essential part of the state.

• Government officials should be elected by the people.

• Most Greek city-states did not extend citizenship widely enough.

The diagram lists a number of characteristics. Which phrase completes this diagram?

• The goals of government identified in the Preamble to the Constitution

• The impact of the rule of law on government officials and institutions

• The separation of powers among the three branches of government

• The rights and responsibilities of American citizens