Unit 1 Citizenship Test Corrections

The Tinker siblings wore black arm bands to school to protest the Vietnam War. The Tinkers were allowed to do this because of the freedom of...

• Press

• Speech

• Petition

• Religion

Maria spent hours learning about the roles of the U.S. President and Congress. How does this relate to the naturalization process?

• Show a knowledge of U.S. history and government

• Go to school in the United States for four years

• Work in the United States for ten years or more

• Be an official representative of a foreign country

Randall was very disappointed to see that the President of the United States just announced that he would send 100,000 more troops to war. Randall organized a huge gathering in Washington DC, near the White House. Almost 5,000 people showed up.

• Speech

• Press

• Assembly

• Petition

"The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a president or our congressmen and senators and government officials but our voters." -Franklin D. Roosevelt

Using the quote above, which statement supports the president’s comment about voters?

• Voting is the process by which Americans make all government decisions

• Voting is required to be completed by every American citizen

• Voting is a right of all American citizens and protected in the Bill of Rights

• Voting is one of American citizen's most important responsibilities in a Democracy

Which civic responsibility is directly related to a person's freedom of petition?

• Respecting others' rights to an equal voice in government

• Keeping informed on current issues

• Influencing government by contacting government officials

• Participating in political campaigns

The most important responsibility of all citizens is to...

• Pay taxes

• Register to vote

• Volunteer at a school

• Serve on a jury

All persons born or naturalized in the United States are required to...

• Pledge to the United States flag

• Obey all state and national laws

• Attend school

• Vote in state and national elections

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees these 5 basic freedoms?

• 14th

• 5th

• 1st

• 26th

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside."

Which amendment defines citizenship as stated in the quote above?

• 1st

• 14th

• 4th

• 19th

Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties...

• May not serve in the army

• Are deported

• Pay higher taxes

• May face legal consequences