WorksheetsCitizenship
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which amendment states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state where in they reside.”
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
2.
The _______________________________ establishes and protects the citizens’ fundamental rights and liberties.
a)
Constitution of the United States
b)
Declaration of Independence
3.
Which amendment guarantees due process,which means that the state and the country have to respect a citizen’s legal rights.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
4.
Which amendment protects a citizen from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
5.
Which amendment states "government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion."
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
6.
Which amendment states "Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs."
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
7.
Which amendment states "Individuals may peacefully gather."
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
8.
Which amendment states "Individuals have the right to make their
views known to public officials."
views known to public officials."
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
9.
Which amendment states "Declares no state may deprive persons born or naturalized in the United States equal protection of the laws"
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
13th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
10.
Obey the law
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
11.
Serve on jury
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
12.
Pay taxes
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
13.
Hold office
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
14.
Selective Service
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
15.
Respect others’ right to an equal voice in the government
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
16.
Keep informed regarding current issues
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
17.
Serve as a witness in court, when summoned
a)
Duty
b)
Responsibility
18.
"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" is the definition of which of the following terms?
a)
Citizenship
b)
Responsibilities
c)
Duties
d)
Due Process
19.
Immigrants applying for citizenship in the United States must have knowledge on all of the following subjects EXCEPT
a)
American History
b)
American Government
c)
American Religions
d)
Civics and Economics
20.
An alien must demonstrate that he or she can _______.
a)
quote the preamble to the Constitution
b)
recite the pledge of allegiance
c)
read, write, and speak English
d)
do basic math
21.
________ is the legal way for an alien to become a citizen.
a)
Naturalization
b)
Institutionalization
c)
Immigration
d)
Neutralization
22.
The fourteenth amendment to the Constitution defines citizenship as. _____.
a)
only those born in the U.S.
b)
only those able to pass a naturalization test.
c)
all persons born/naturalized in the U.S.
d)
all those who can read, write, and speak English.
23.
Which of the freedoms is being discussed by the following scenario: "Jordan, Taralle, & Jeremy were arrested for practicing their faith."
a)
Freedom of the Press
b)
Freedom of Petition
c)
Freedom of Assembly
d)
Freedom of Religion
24.
Which of the freedoms is being discussed by the following scenario: "Breanna & Sarah published an op-ed piece criticizing the Winchester City government."
a)
Freedom of the Press
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Freedom of Speech
d)
Freedom of Petition
25.
Which of the freedoms is being discussed by the following scenario: "Gregory was arrested for speaking out against the government's NSA program."
a)
Freedom of Petition
b)
Freedom of Religion
c)
Freedom of Speech
d)
Freedom of the Press
26.
Read the scenario below the quotation marks then determine if the person is eligible to become a U.S. Citizen. "Billy has worked as a salesperson in Arlington, VA for 11 years. He reads, writes, and speaks English fairly well and has completed two night classes in US Gov't and US History."
a)
Yes, Billy meets the requirements because he has a job in the United States
b)
Yes, Billy meets the requirements because he has taken the necessary classes, has live here long enough, and comprehends English
c)
No, Billy does not meet the requirements because he has not taken enough American History and Government credits
d)
No, Billy does not meet the requirements because he does not know perfect English
27.
Read the scenario below the quotation marks then determine if the person is eligible to become a U.S. Citizen. "Fifteen-year-old Hannah arrive in the United States eight years ago as a political refugee. Her parents have not become citizens. She goes to school where she does well in her subjects, including History, English and Government."
a)
Yes, Hannah is eligible to become a citizen because she is in an American school taking the necessary classes
b)
Yes, Hannah is eligible to become a citizen because her family has lived in the United States for the appropriate amount of time
c)
No, Hannah is not eligible to become a citizen because she is not employed by an American company.
d)
No, Hannah is not eligible to become a citizen because she is under the age of eighteen.
28.
Which of the following amendments protects your right to due process and outlines citizenship at the state level?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
19
d)
14
29.
Immigration and naturalization have led to an increasingly _____ society.
a)
Ordinary
b)
Strict
c)
Complex
d)
Diverse
30.
Select all of the following that classify as duties.
a)
Paying your taxes; Obeying the laws; Serving on a jury; Registering for selective service
b)
Voting; Staying informed; Participating in political campaigns
31.
There are two types of rights; Freedom of Speech and Freedom of religion are both representative of this type.
a)
Personal Rights
b)
Political Rights
c)
Group Rights
d)
Sponsored Rights
32.
Duties are the _____ of citizenship.
a)
Inessentials
b)
Shoulds
c)
Musts
d)
Activities
33.
Responsibilities are the _____ of citizenship.
a)
Inessentials
b)
Shoulds
c)
Musts
d)
Activities
34.
If citizens due not fulfill their civic duties, they could face __________.
a)
Public reprimands
b)
Nothing
c)
Legal approval
d)
Legal consequences
35.
What responsibility is the image depicting?
a)
Speak your mind
b)
Register to vote
c)
Stay informed
d)
Participate in political campaigns
36.
What fundamental freedom is the image depicting?
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
Freedom of Religion
c)
Freedom of Petition
d)
Freedom of Assembly
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