Quarter 1 Review

What determines citizenship according to the Law of Blood?

• Country of birth

• Nationality or citizenship of parents

• Place of residence

• Language spoken

Which of the following is NOT a step in the naturalization process for U.S. citizenship?

• Character: Good moral character

• Age: At least 18 years old

• Residence: Live in the U.S. for 10 years

• Test: Pass a Citizenship Test

What is one of the four obligations of citizens?

• Ignore jury duty

• Pay taxes

• Avoid voting

• Disobey the law

What age group must register for Selective Service in the U.S.?

• 16-21

• 18-25

• 20-30

• 25-35

What does the rule of law ensure?

• Only citizens must obey the law

• Government officials are above the law

• No one is above the law

• Laws can be ignored if inconvenient

Who violated the rule of law during the Watergate scandal?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Ronald Reagan

• George Bush

What is the role of interest groups in government?

• To ignore government policies

• To hire lobbyists to influence government policies

• To prevent citizens from voting

• To enforce laws

What is the role of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

• To create laws

• To influence politics using money

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

What does the media do as a watchdog?

• Enforces laws

• Influences politics with money

• Monitors the government and informs the public

• Makes laws

What is an example of symbolism in media?

• A balanced budget

• Uncle Sam representing America

• A fair trial

• A peaceful protest