The Meaning of Citizenship

Throughout the course of her day, Nigella contributed to the ​ (a)   . She volunteered at a nursing home and helped her elderly neighbors register to vote.

• common good
• personal gain
• self-interest
• financial profit

The defendants from the numerous​ (a)   who testified about their honesty and generosity.

• witnesses
• defendants
• jurors
• plaintiffs

Because she was a ​ (a)   citizen, Marisa was unable to run for the office of Vice-President.

• naturalized
• foreign
• temporary
• stateless

Stanley made an excellent ​ (a)   for office. he has a vast amount of experience and many supporters in his home district.

• candidate
• manager
• employee
• consultant

Some of the elected ​ (a)   supported a plan to help ease traffic problems in the region.

• representatives
• presidents
• senators
• governors

Each year thousands of ​ (a)   went through the process of becoming naturalized citizens.

• aliens
• robots
• tourists
• students

Some of the many ​ (a)   that Miles played over the course of his day included those of son, husband, father, boss, and neighbor.

• social roles
• musical instruments
• hobbies
• sports teams

Because she took being a ​ (a)   seriously, Mrs. Jenson always abided by the laws, upheld her civic duties, and fulfilled her social obligations.

• citizen
• tourist
• immigrant
• refugee

Why might a citizen choose to give up his or her citizenship?

What are some advantages of American citizenship?