Week 1 - Practice quiz

A person born in Germany to two U.S. citizen parents is considered a U.S. citizen because of which principle?

• Naturalization

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

• Immigration Clause

Which of the following would be the BEST reason an immigrant would go through the naturalization process?

• To become eligible for free college

• To apply for a travel visa

• To gain the rights and protections of a U.S. citizen

• To live in a different state

What must an immigrant do before they can become a U.S. citizen through naturalization?

• Run for office

• Buy land in the U.S.

• Pass a civics and English test

• Join the military

Why is jury duty considered an obligation rather than a responsibility?

• Because it only applies during wartime

• Because it is required by law

• Because people choose whether to go

• Because it involves helping others

Which situation shows a citizen fulfilling a civic responsibility?

• Miguel pays his property taxes

• Aisha votes in a local school board election

• Leah receives a traffic ticket

• Joe is called to serve on a jury

Which civic obligation helps protect others' legal rights in a courtroom?

• Voting

• Paying taxes

• Jury duty

• Volunteering

Which action would be considered both a civic responsibility and a sign of good citizenship?

• Ignoring jury summons

• Skipping the election

• Staying informed about current events

• Refusing to pay taxes

Which idea did both Ancient Rome and the U.S. government include in their systems?

• Rule by a king

• Freedom of religion

• Three branches of government

• Direct democracy

How did the idea of 'rule of law' from Ancient Rome influence the U.S. government?

• It allowed rulers to make all laws

• It gave power to religious leaders

• It ensured that everyone, even leaders, must follow laws

• It banned written laws

Which statement best describes the Judeo-Christian idea of 'individual worth'?

• Leaders must control citizens to keep order

• All people are valuable and should be treated with respect

• Only certain people deserve legal protection

• Government decisions should be based on religion