Civics Unit 1

Who is granted U.S. citizenship by the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• only people born in the United States

• all people who live in the United States

• people born or naturalized in the United States

• people who have parents or families in the United States

Sally was born in Italy while her father was working overseas for a U.S. company. Both of her parents are citizens of the United States. She will also be a U.S. citizen by virtue of a practice commonly known as the

• Law of Blood

• Law of the Land

• Law of Nature

• Law of Soil

While Ariana's parents are Haitian, Ariana was born in the United States and is therefore recognized as a citizen of this country. This is an example of what practice of granting citizenship?

• Law of Blood

• Law of the Land

• Law of Nature

• Law of Soil

Read the following scenario and answer the question below. Which pathway to citizenship is described in this scenario?

• Law of Soil

• Law of Blood

• citizenship by marriage

• citizenship by naturalization

Read the following scenario and answer the question below. Amanda and Michael received notifications from their county's court summoning them to possibly serve on a jury. They had other plans but they canceled their plans and reported to the courthouse. Which principle best applies to their decision?

• civic duty

• civic responsibility

• freedom to assemble

• freedom to petition the government

Read the information and answer the question below. A Florida law requires all male citizens or immigrants who are between the ages of 18-26 to register with the Federal Selective Service System in order to apply for any type of driver's license. A second Florida law states that anyone who is required to register with Federal Selective Service show proof of their registration in order to be employed. Which civic duty do these Florida statutes support?

• paying taxes to the state

• serving as a witness in a trial

• defending the nation in a crisis

• attending school in the community

What is the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities?

• Civic duties are required by law, while civic responsibilities are done voluntarily.

• Civic duties require a large amount of personal effort, while civic responsibilities require little effort.

• Civic duties are limited to some citizens based on age, while civic responsibilities are required for all citizens.

• Civic duties are only performed by people who hold elected office, while civic responsibilities are performed by all citizens.

Paying taxes is an example of which of the following?

• a civil right

• a civic responsibility

• a civic duty

• a civil benefit

The diagram below shows the process for naturalization. Which statement completes the diagram?

• Join a Military Service

• Obtain a Driver's License

• Take the Oath of Allegiance

• Receive a Social Security Card

Read the following description and answer the question below. Naturalization and birthright are the two processes by which an individual can be granted U.S. citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. How are the specifics of these processes different?

• Birthright is automatic; naturalization requires applicants to live in the United States for a certain amount of time.

• Naturalization is a legal process; birthright is automatic, but applies only to people who are born to two U.S. citizens.

• Naturalization is a legal process; birthright is automatic, but applies only to people who are born inside U.S. hospitals.

• Birthright is automatic; naturalization requires applicants to have a family member who has been living in the United States for a year.