WorksheetsCitizenship 2.1 & 2.2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The United States is under attack. The President of the U.S. has asked Congress for declaration of war. Congress has declared war and has authorized the Selective Secret Service System to call up men between 18 and 25 for military service.
a)
Responsibility
b)
Obligation
2.
Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?
a)
paying taxes
b)
attending civic meetings
3.
Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S citizenship?
a)
to vote in Presidential elections
b)
reside in the U.S for 5 years
4.
A legal member of a country is known as a...
a)
Citizen
b)
Immigrant
5.
What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibility?
a)
People would have more free time or be forced to serve jail time
b)
People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms
6.
Andrew and Rachel have received notice that they owe $3,345 to the IRS in taxes. The Federal Government is demanding payment in 30 days.
a)
Responsibility
b)
Obligation
7.
Nancy is driving home after a long day of work. She is at a red light that always seems to take a long time to change. Even though there is no police officers in sight or other cars, she stays and waits for the green light
a)
Responsibility
b)
Obligation
8.
Which practice is part of the obligation of the U.S citizen to help defend the nation?
a)
register for the Selective Service
b)
keep informed about national issues
9.
A resident of Duval county has received a jury summons from the County Circuit Court.
a)
Responsibility
b)
Obligation
10.
What is citizenship?
a)
Something that is given automatically when a person moves to a different country
b)
Being a member of a nation or country and having full rights and responsibilities under the law.
c)
That other grade on your report card that nobody really looks at
d)
A large boat that only carries passengers that are members of a certain country
11.
Who is someone who comes to the United States for a short amount of time?
a)
Immigrant
b)
Alien
12.
Serving on a jury, obeying laws, taking care of your community, and ________ are all examples of what responsible citizens do.
a)
Voting
b)
Greasing the palms of local politicians
c)
Eating your veggies
d)
Dancing like Drake
13.
One way to become an American citizen quickly is to
a)
Know someone important
b)
Jump the line when nobody is looking
c)
Serve in the military for 1 year
d)
Steal someone else's paperwork and assume their identitiy
14.
What is the difference between a DUTY and a RESPONSIBILITY?
a)
A duty is something you should do
A responsibility is something most people don't do.
A responsibility is something most people don't do.
b)
A duty is something you have to do
A responsibility is something you must do
A responsibility is something you must do
c)
A duty is something you have to do or will get punished
A responsibility is something you should do
A responsibility is something you should do
d)
A duty is something you should do
A responsibility is something you have to do
A responsibility is something you have to do
15.
What will happen if you do not perform a duty?
a)
You will be denied your citizenship.
b)
You will face legal consequences (jail or fines)
c)
You will write an apology to everybody you inconvenienced by breaking the law
d)
If you drive poorly, your license will be revoked.
16.
Which amendment to the Constitution states that the two ways to become a U.S. citizen are:
1. Born in the country
2. Naturalization (legal process of obtaining citizenship)
1. Born in the country
2. Naturalization (legal process of obtaining citizenship)
a)
1st Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
The U.S. Constitution stated that from the beginning.
17.
The process of becoming a U.S citizen is known as?
a)
Alienation
b)
Naturalization
18.
Is a person born in Germany (whose parents are both US citizens), automatically a U.S. citizen?
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
A person who comes to our country to stay permanently.
a)
Visitor
b)
Terrorist
c)
Alien
d)
Immigrant
20.
Ms. Layton disagrees strongly with recent cuts in school funding, which has caused her local middle school to eliminate it's athletics program. Ms. Layton attends a local district meeting to discuss how this has negative impact on students at Lake Shore Middle School.
a)
Responsibility
b)
Obligation
21.
Someone who lives in a place for a minimum period of time.
a)
Immigrant
b)
Naturalized citizen
c)
Resident
d)
Alien
22.
Which type of service project would help the common good?
a)
A. Planning a neighborhood recycling program
b)
B. Participating in a neighborhood party
c)
C. Completed homework on time
d)
D. Visiting public libraries
23.
What will happen if you do not perform a duty?
a)
You will be denied your citizenship.
b)
You will face legal consequences (jail or fines)
c)
You will write an apology to everybody you inconvenienced by breaking the law
d)
If you drive poorly, your license will be revoked.
24.
If you were born in Hawaii, you are considered a citizen because of what rule?
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
c)
The 21st Amendment
d)
The 14th Amendment
25.
What are the requirements for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen?
a)
Being fluent in English
b)
Being fluent in English and knowing basic U.S. history.
c)
Knowing basic U.S. history and being able to read, write, and speak some words in English
d)
Knowing basic U.S. history, basic math facts, and being fluent in English.
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