Civics Quiz

What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens called?

• Sociology

• Civics

• Anthropology

• Psychology

What is the process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of a new country?

• Immigration

• Emigration

• Naturalization

• Colonization

What is the term for a person who moves to a new country to live permanently?

• Emigrant

• Expatriate

• Immigrant

• Nomad

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for U.S. citizenship?

• Passing a civics test

• Owning property

• Taking an oath of allegiance

• Being of good moral character

What is one responsibility of a U.S. citizen?

• Serving on a jury

• Traveling frequently

• Owning a car

• Learning to swim

Describe the four different places a person can become a citizen based on birth.

• In the U.S., U.S. territories, U.S. military bases, or U.S. embassies

• In the U.S., Canada, Mexico, or Europe

• In the U.S., Asia, Africa, or Australia

• In the U.S., South America, Antarctica, or the Arctic

How long must a person live in the U.S. before applying for naturalization?

• 5 years

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 10 years

If married to a U.S. citizen, how long must a person wait before applying for naturalization?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

What is the process called for foreign-born people to become U.S. citizens?

• Immigration

• Naturalization

• Nationalization

• Neutralization

If you were born in any of the 50 states, what is your citizenship status?

• You are a permanent resident

• You are an American citizen

• You are a temporary visitor

• You are a foreign national