American Citizenship Test

What was granted and/or guaranteed in the 14th Amendment?

• Guarantees citizenship to only those who pledge allegiance

• Grants citizenship to only those born in the U.S. who are 18 and older

• Grants citizenship to those that have been naturalized and have paid the citizenship tax

• Grants all people born or naturalized in the U.S. citizenship and equal protection of the law

Which person would be eligible to become a citizen of the U.S.?

• Mary- lived in U.S. for 2 years, 21 years old, knows enough English to pass test

• Cameron- speaks French, 15 years old, have been living with his parents in New York for 5 years

• Nya- an excellent student, 18 years old, has lived in California with her aunt for 5 years

• Sterling- has been convicted of a crime and served 3 years in jail, 27 years old, has a job, but hasn't passed his test yet

Charlie was born in Denver, Colorado, can read, write and speak English, and has never been convicted of a crime. Charlie is-

• A citizen of the U.S. by birth

• A citizen of the U.S. by naturalization

• Not a citizen of the U.S. but can apply to become one

• Not a citizen of the U.S. and not eligible to become one

Nikia believes that the voting age should be 21. She collects signatures and schedules a time to speak to her representative. What two first amendment rights is she using?

• Speech and Press

• Speech and Assembly

• Speech and Petition

• Press and Assembly

Which of the following are examples of how the Constitution protects the fundamental rights and liberties of citizens in the U.S.?

• 1st, 22nd and 14th Amendments

• 5th, 14th and 22nd Amendments

• 1st, 5th and 14th Amendments

• None of these

The idea that the state and country have to respect the rights of legal citizens is called-

• Due Process

• Naturalization

• Freedom of petition

• Fundamental rights

Stevie was stopped in the grocery store parking lot by a police officer because the store though Stevie had stolen batteries. Stevie is not automatically arrested because-

• 2nd Amendment protects against being held unless charged

• 14th and 5th Amendment protects citizen's legal rights and ensures due process

• 1st and 2nd Amendment protects against being held unless charged with a crime

• 2nd and 5th Amendment ensures due process

Citizens must fulfill their civic duties-

• To be protected by due process

• To protect their first amendment rights

• Only if they are citizens by naturalization

• In order for the government to be effective

Citizen A- reads the newspaper to learn what is happening in their community

Citizen B- Received jury questionnaire in the mail, filled it out and returned it quickly

• Citizen A is fulfilling a civic duty; Citizen B is fulfilling a responsibility

• Citizen A is fulfilling a responsibility; Citizen B is fulfilling a duty

• There is no difference, both are fulfilling duties

• There is no difference, both are fulfilling responsibilities

The student listened politely and did not interrupt while the teacher was explaining the assignment. The student was demonstrating-

• Honesty

• Courtesy

• Self Reliance

• Accountability