Common Knowledge for USA Citizens

Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?

• applying for a driver's license
• getting a job
• registering to vote
• taking a citizenship test

To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.

• 1
• 3
• 7
• 5

An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to

• obey traffic laws

• vote in elections

• pay taxes

• serve on a jury

Duties of citizens are ___________ but responsibilities are ____________.

• important/unimportant
• optional/required
• for males/for females
• required/optional

Which practice is a duty or part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?

• A. Serve on a jury

• B. Register for selective service

• C. Vote in all elections

• D. Keep informed about national issues

Which of the following is a citizen responsibility rather than a duty?

• Obeying the law

• Paying taxes

• Volunteering at a charity or public service project

• Registering for Selective Service

Which best describes a citizen?

• A person who lives in a country for more than 7 years.
• A person who lives in a country and is 18 years or older.
• A person who has completed an application to live in a country.
• A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country.

The process that someone can become an American citizen after going through a process to achieve citizenship.

• Immigration
• Naturalization
• Propagation
• Materilization

What form of government has a single person take power usually by military force?

• Socialism
• Communism
• Autocracy/Dictator
• Representative Democracy

What type of government does the United States have?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy