BMS Unit 1 Citizenship and Immigration

A person who owes loyalty to a government and is entitled to protection and rights under that government is a—

• Immigrant

• Citizen

• Resident

• Tourist

Which is a primary path to becoming a U.S. citizen?

• Serving in the military for one year

• Being born in the U.S. or completing the naturalization process

• Purchasing property in the U.S.

• Working in the U.S. for five years

The phrase “All persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens…” is part of which constitutional amendment?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Ahmed immigrated to the U.S. from Egypt. He speaks English, has lived in Virginia for six years, and understands U.S. history and government. What must Ahmed also be before applying for naturalization?

• At least 18 years old

• The parent of a U.S. citizen

• A property owner

• An employee of the government

Which TWO are requirements for naturalization?

• Knowledge of American history

• Understanding of sports rules

• Ability to read and write basic English

• Owning a home

• Serving as a juror

How can citizens influence government in a lawful and constructive way?

• By voting in elections

• By refusing to follow laws

• By ignoring political issues

• By avoiding public debate

Which is an example of participating in a campaign positively?

• Donating time to help distribute flyers for a candidate

• Posting insulting comments about an opponent

• Spreading rumors to hurt a candidate’s image

• Skipping voting because “one vote doesn’t matter”

Elena attends a city council meeting and writes a letter to her senator about healthcare. What right is she exercising?

• Freedom of speech

• The right to peacefully influence government policy

• The right to own property

• The right to a jury trial

Volunteering in the community is valuable because it—

• Provides guaranteed income

• Solves problems and assists those in need

• Eliminates the need for taxes

• Allows people to travel abroad

Why should citizens listen to others with different views?

• To consider new perspectives and ideas

• To win arguments against them later

• To make others change their beliefs

• Because the law requires it