U1: Which of the following is a right reserved only for U.S. citizens?

own property and have freedom of religion

have a fair trial and be informed

U1: The citizenship exam tests the applicant’s

ability to read, write, and speak English

ability to serve in the U.S. armed forces

John Locke had the idea of rights everyone is born with - natural rights. What are the rights he claimed we all had?

Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

U2: Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense tried to convince the colonists to...

Declare independence from Britain

Protest against no taxation without representation

U2: What did the document the Magna Carta (1215) do?

Got rid of the Feudal System in England

Gave more power to the Common People

U3: "Whenever the government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it". What was the purpose of this quote?

It meant the colonists had the right to break away and be independent from Great Britain

It means the British government should destroy all rebellions

British government ruled with authority over the colonies

It meant the colonists should continue to work with the British government

U3: Which quote from Declaration of Independence reflects the colonial grievance related to "No Taxation Without Representation?

"for imposing taxes on us without our consent"

"for cutting off our trade with all parts of the world"

"for depriving us of trial by jury"

"for quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"

U3: "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal & they are endowed by the creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". How does this quote from the DOI explain John Locke's idea of "natural rights"?

natural rights are rights that every person is born with and they cannot be taken away

natural rights are those rights that CAN be taken away by a government

natural rights are any rights that are protected by law

natural rights are rights that people have gained for themselves

U3: Which of the following was the MAIN reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

the act was taxation without representation

the tax was not imposed on the wealthy

the Act was passed by the King, not Parliament

the tax was a large amount of money

U3: According to the DOI, how did the Americans justify their separation from Britain?

King George III violated the rights of Americans, therefore they had the right to overthrow the government

the Americans did not think King George III was very intelligent

the Americans were tired of being ruled by a king who was 3,000 miles away

King George was doing an adequate job as a ruler, but the Americans were ready for a change

U3: "For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us". This quote from the DOI likely refers to which grievance found in the Declaration of Independence?

having to house British troops without consent

having colonial governments dissolved

having to pay taxes on certain goods

having no say in the British government

U3: The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are...

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

freedom of speech and freedom of religion

the right to remain silent and to plead the fifth

U3: The list of grievances were the part of the Declaration of Independence that

detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.

concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

U3: What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

in a direct democracy citizens vote on all government decisions; in a representative democracy citizens elect people to make the policies and laws

In a direct democracy people can only advise the King; in a representative democracy citizens can overrule the king's decisions

in a direct democracy citizens elect people to make laws and policies for them; in a representative democracy citizens vote on all government decisions

in a direct democracy citizens can overrule the decisions of the king; in a representative democracy the people can only advise the king

U1: What does the rule of law mean for government officials and lawmakers?

They have to follow the same laws as everyone else

They can ignore any law they want

They are exempt from following the laws

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

U1: Jeff is told he must apply, have an interview, pass a test, and take the oath of allegiance. He is likely trying to

run for president

become a naturalized citizen

get a passport

get a drivers' license

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

U1: Which of these is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized citizen?

know U.S. history and civics

be at least 18

serve in the military at least 3 years

live in the U.S. at least 5 years

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

U1: Which obligation of citizens helps the U.S. government to achieve the goal of defending the nation?

serving on a jury

attending school

registering for selective service

obeying laws

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

U1: Obligations of citizens include paying taxes, attending school, and

obeying laws

voting

running for public office

staying informed

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

U1: Which of the following is true about the duties or obligations of citizens?

they are optional

they are voluntary

they are mandatory

they are encouraged

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

U1: Responsibilities of citizens include staying informed, voting, and

paying taxes

serving on a jury

volunteering for the common good

registering for selective service

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

U1: Charleen was born in Canada and has only been living in the U.S. 3 years. Her mom was born in Canada and her dad in Texas. Which of these is true?

Charleen has to wait longer before she can apply for citizenship

Charleen is already a citizen by law of blood

Charleen is already a citizen by law of soil

Charleen is an illegal alien that will probably be deported

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Q1 Civics Review

U1: Jeff is told he must apply, have an interview, pass a test, and take the oath of allegiance. He is likely trying to

U1: Which of these is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized citizen?

U1: Which obligation of citizens helps the U.S. government to achieve the goal of defending the nation?

U1: Obligations of citizens include paying taxes, attending school, and

U1: Which of the following is true about the duties or obligations of citizens?

U1: Responsibilities of citizens include staying informed, voting, and

U1: Charleen was born in Canada and has only been living in the U.S. 3 years. Her mom was born in Canada and her dad in Texas. Which of these is true?

U1: Which of the following is a right reserved only for U.S. citizens?

U1: The citizenship exam tests the applicant’s

U1: A legal member of a state and/or country

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