Reporting Category 2: Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of Cit

SS.7.CG.2.1

The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen

• citizen

• law of blood

• law of soil

• naturalization

Answer explanation

The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen is called naturalization. Law of Blood means that someone IS a citizen already because one of their parents were. Law of Soil means that someone IS a citizen already because they were born on US soil. A citizen already has citizenship and all of the rights that go with it.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

SS.7.CG.2.1

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Soil

• Yes, Law of Blood

• Only if his parents go through naturalization

• No, he would need to be naturalized

Answer explanation

Alejándro is a U.S. Citizen by Law of Soil because he was born in Miami, Florida, which grants citizenship based on place of birth. He is not a citizen by Law of Blood because both of his parents are Cuban citizens (not American citizens). It doesn't matter if his parents become Naturalized, he is already a citizen.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

SS.7.CG.2.1

Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list:

be at least 18 years old

legal permanent resident for at least 5 years

be of good moral character

speak and read English

• have at least one American parent

• live in the U.S. prior to 2010

• pass a civics and history test

SS.7.CG.2.1

Below is an excerpt from the 14th Amendment:

"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"

What is the purpose of this excerpt?

• Defining citizenship of the United States

• Explaining the duties of citizens and states

• Protecting the natural rights of immigrants

• Limiting the rights of all Americans

SS.7.CG.2.1

Inez was born outside the United States and its outlying possessions to one parent who is a

foreign national and the other parent is a U.S. citizen. What is Inez's U.S. citizenship status?

• Citizen by Law of Blood

• Citizen by Law of Soil

• Eligible for Naturalization

• Non-citizen

SS.7.CG.2.2

Paying taxes, obeying laws. and serving on juries are all examples of

• Responsibilities of Citizenship

• Obligations of Citizenship

• The First 10 Amendments

• Running for Office

Answer explanation

Paying taxes, obeying laws, and serving on juries are all examples of obligations of citizenship. Running for office is a responsibility of citizenship. The first 10 Amendments list individual rights.

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SS.7.CG.2.2

SS.7.CG.2.2

What is the age range of male citizens and male immigrants in the United States who are required by law to register with the Selective Service System?

• 16-21 years old

• 18-25 years old

• 20-30 years old

• 17-26 years old

Answer explanation

The correct age range for male citizens and male immigrants required to register with the Selective Service System is 18-25 years old.

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SS.7.CG.2.2

SS.7.CG.2.2

What does the term "common good" refer to?

• Actions that benefit individual interests over the community

• Beliefs or actions that are a benefit to the community rather than individual interests

• Activities that only government officials can participate in

• Economic benefits for the wealthiest citizens

Answer explanation

The term 'common good' refers to beliefs or actions that are a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, wealthy citizens or government employees. It includes things like picking up litter, voting for good officials, and being an active member of your community.

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SS.7.CG.2.2

SS.7.CG.2.2

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as jury summons?

• To guarantee court hearings remain public

• To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers

• To guarantee courts provide probable cause

• To protect the constitutional right to confront one's peers

SS.7.CG.2.2

Why is it important to pay your taxes?

• To make sure that laws are up-to-date

• To pay for private universities

• To make sure that people are good citizens

• To provide money to pay for government services