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WorksheetsBronco Citizenship
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 29mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of these is NOT a way to become a citizen of the United States?
a)
being born in America
b)
Having parents that are citizens
c)
naturalization
d)
reading books about America
2.
Which of these is not a right of a U.S. resident?
a)
voting
b)
freedom of religion
c)
freedom of speech
d)
right to petition the government
3.
Which of the following is our national anthem?
a)
My Country 'tis of Thee
b)
America, the Beautiful
c)
The Star-Spangled Banner
d)
The Pledge of Allegiance
4.
How old must a person be to apply for citizenship?
a)
21
b)
18
c)
13
d)
16
5.
How long must a person be a permanent resident of the United States before they can apply for naturalization?
a)
5 years
b)
1 year
c)
3 years
d)
7 years
6.
True or False: If a person is not born here, but they have American citizen parents, they can still be an American citizen.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Which of these is the final step in naturalization?
a)
The pledge of allegiance
b)
The Oath of Loyalty
c)
Filling out the application
d)
coming to America
8.
Something you MUST do is called...
a)
a responsibility
b)
a right
c)
a duty
d)
nothing
9.
What is it called when someone has citizenship in more than one country?
a)
multiple citizenship
b)
there is no such thing
c)
double citizenship
d)
dual citizenship
10.
Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?
a)
applying for a driver's license
b)
getting a job
c)
registering to vote
d)
taking a citizenship test
11.
To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.
a)
1
b)
3
c)
7
d)
5
12.
Only people born in the U.S. are considered citizens.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to
a)
obey traffic laws
b)
vote in elections
c)
pay taxes
d)
serve on a jury
14.
Which of these is an example of contributing to the common good?
a)
placing an ad in the newspaper to promote your business
b)
donating food to a homeless shelter
c)
spending a day working in your garden
d)
doing your homework
15.
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
a)
A. Serve on a jury
b)
B. Register for selective service
c)
C. Vote in all elections
d)
D. Keep informed about national issues
16.
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
17.
A citizen received a jury summons notification in the mail requesting their presence on January 9th at the Duval County Courthouse.
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
a)
A. Getting a driver's license
b)
B. Appearing for jury duty
c)
C. Paying income tax
d)
D. Registering to vote
18.
Which of the following is a citizen responsibility rather than an obligation?
a)
Obeying the law
b)
Paying taxes
c)
Attending civic meetings
d)
Registering for Selective Service
19.
Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?
a)
Mike was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years
b)
Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles
c)
Josh was born in Spain to two U. S. citizens
d)
Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.
20.
Which amendment defines citizenship?
a)
11th
b)
12th
c)
13th
d)
14th
21.
Which best describes a citizen?
a)
A person who lives in a country for more than 7 years.
b)
A person who lives in a country and is 18 years or older.
c)
A person who has completed an application to live in a country.
d)
A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country.
22.
The idea that your citizenship is based upon your parents no matter where you are born.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
23.
It is the idea that citizenship is based upon where you are born.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
24.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship. it will also grant citizenship to former slaves, and defines voters as males who are at least 21 years of age.
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second amendment
c)
Fourteenth Amendment
d)
Third Amendment
25.
The diagram below shows the requirements for becoming a naturalized citizen.
Which statement completes the diagram?
Which statement completes the diagram?
a)
Pay federal income tax
b)
Have an annual income of $20,000 or more
c)
Have resided in the United States for five years
d)
Have a close relative (parent, spouse or child) who is a U.S. citizen
26.
The document below was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty.
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?
a)
To guarantee our right to confront witnesses
b)
To preserve constitutional limits on government power
c)
To guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers
d)
To protect our rights to petition for a writ of habeas corpus
27.
The photograph on the left shows an accomplishment of Ms. Ester Tua Caballa.
What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment?
What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment?
a)
Reside in the United States for five years, be of “good character”, pass a U.S. history test
b)
Be of “good character”, pass a test of general knowledge, have a high school diploma
c)
Be of “good character”, enter the United States lawfully, earn more than $20,000 annually
d)
Reside in the United States for five years, enter the United States lawfully, serve in the armed forces
28.
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
a)
Serve on a jury
b)
Register for Selective Service
c)
Vote in all national elections
d)
Keep informed about national issues
29.
The statement below is from a historical document:
I hereby declare… that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic….
The person making this oath is promising to support which of the following responsibilities of citizenship?
I hereby declare… that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic….
The person making this oath is promising to support which of the following responsibilities of citizenship?
a)
Voting
b)
Serving the Military
c)
Obeying the law
d)
Paying Taxes
30.
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
a)
the President and Vice President
b)
the House of Representatives and the Senate
c)
the President and the Supreme Court
d)
the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch
31.
The idea of self government is stated in the first few words of the Constitution. What are these words?
a)
We the People
b)
When in the course
c)
All men are created equal
d)
Congress shall make no law
32.
In what month do we vote for president?
a)
November
b)
May
c)
January
d)
March
33.
In order to become an American citizen, an immigrant must study all of the following subjects EXCEPT —
a)
science
b)
United States Government
c)
English
d)
United States History
34.
"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." This excerpt is from which amendment?
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
12th
35.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements?
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements?
a)
Presidential Nomination Process
b)
Naturalization Process
c)
Congressional Nomination Process
d)
Voter Registration Process
36.
Carlos was naturalized in 2009. This means that he —
a)
was born in the United States
b)
was denied the right to vote
c)
was granted the rights of United States citizenship
d)
was asked to leave the United States
37.
Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the states?
a)
12th
b)
13th
c)
14th
d)
15th
38.
Which amendment protects us from unfair actions by state governments?
a)
14th
b)
5th
c)
1st
d)
21st
39.
Which amendment protects the right to join an interest group?
a)
4th
b)
10th
c)
5th
d)
1st
40.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States establishes-
a)
an official government church
b)
rules for protesting
c)
separation of church and state
d)
limits on speech and the press
41.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition are found in which amendment?
a)
8th
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
1st
42.
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
a)
Attending school
b)
Obeying the law
c)
Paying taxes
d)
Serving in court
43.
Hannah is fifteen years old and is concerned about the water quality of the river near a local chemical industry. The following actions can be taken by Hannah EXCEPT—
a)
keeping informed about news regarding the industry and measures taken to protect the river
b)
registering to vote and then voting for the candidate that has promised to protect the river
c)
volunteering for a political candidate that is promising to create laws to protect the river
d)
contacting an elected official to encourage the creation of an ordinance to protect the river
44.
Which of the following best represents a civic responsibility?
a)
Registering for the draft
b)
Participating in government
c)
Serving on a jury
d)
Paying income taxes
45.
The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a president and congressmen and officials but the voters of this country." Which statement best supports President Roosevelt's comment about voters?
a)
Voting is required by law in order for the government to work effectively
b)
Voting is the process by which Americans make all government decisions
c)
Voting is one of a citizen's most important responsibilities
d)
Voting is a right of all American citizens and protected by the Bill of Rights
46.
How does civic responsibility differ from civic duty?
a)
Only elected officials can perform civic duties.
b)
A civic duty is a type of civic responsibility.
c)
Failure to perform a civic duty can lead to legal consequences.
d)
Citizens are required to carry out civic responsibilities.
47.
Which of the following is NOT an example of performing a community service?
a)
Voting in a local election
b)
Volunteering in a nursing home
c)
Tutoring a student at a local school
d)
Expressing concern about the welfare of the community as a whole
48.
If you're part of a team, you should:
a)
A. Boss people around because YOUR way is the RIGHT way.
b)
B. Let everyone else make the decisions, because you prolly will be wrong any way.
c)
C. Find a way to let everyone do their thing.
49.
Voting:
a)
A. Is a way to join in with others and tell your country, state, school, or club what you think.
b)
B. Makes you grow five inches taller.
c)
C. Is totally boring.
50.
Which state had the largest decrease in the number of individuals becoming naturalized citizens between 2008 and 2009?
a)
Florida
b)
California
c)
New York
d)
Virginia
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