WorksheetsAmerican Citizenship
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
The term used for a baby who is born to parents who are United States citizens.
Law of Blood
Law of Soil
Naturalized Citizen
a person who is a legal member of the nation and pledges his or her loyalty to that country
immigrant
alien
citizen
resident
What did the Framers of the Constitution write about citizenship?
That people living in the US were citizens.
Nothing, they left it up to the states.
That white men who owned land were citizens.
That a person could apply for citizenship.
In 1857, the Supreme Court ruled in the _______ case that African-Americans were never intended to be citizens.
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Brown vs. Board of Education
Dred Scott vs. Sandford
African-Americans vs. U.S. Government
Which Amendment explains citizens who are born and naturalized citizens?
no Amendment explains citizenship
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
Be 18 years old - Speak English - Pass a U.S. History test
requirements to apply for a Visa
requirements to apply for permanent residency
requirements to serve in the military
requirements to apply for citizenship
How many immigrants does the United States allow into the country per year?
one thousand
half a million
one million
There is no limit.
A government document that authorizes a person to visit or live in the country for a specified period of time.
birth certificate
permanent residence
visa
passport
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by
naturalization?
a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
a person with no U.S. ties moves to the United States
a person is born in an American territory
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
Which of the following is not a requirement in the naturalization process?
taking a U.S. History test
have a job
speak English
apply
To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful permanent resident for at least ______ years if they are not married to a U.S. citizen.
3
5
7
10
TRUE or FALSE. A naturalized citizen has the same rights as someone who was born a U.S. citizen.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE. Only people born in the United States are considered citizens.
TRUE
FALSE
Who is required to sign up for selective service?
all 18-25 year olds
all male 18-25 year olds
all female 18-25 year olds
No one is required to sign up for selective service?
When naturalized citizens take their oath, what are they pledging their allegiance to?
the US flag
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the President
Why are U.S. citizens obligated to serve on a jury?
to guarantee court hearings remain public
to protect the constitutional right for an accused person to be tried in a court of law by their peers
to guarantee courts provide probable cause
to protect the constitutional right to confront one’s accuser
What is the definition of a citizen?
A person who pays taxes and votes
A person who lives in the country of their birth.
A person who serves in the military of their country.
A person who is a legal member of a country and should receive protection from its government
This allows anyone born in the United States to automatically become a citizen.
Law of Blood
Law of Soil
Naturalization
Which practice is part of the obligation of a United States citizen to help defend the nation?
serve on a jury
vote in all elections
keep informed about national issues
register for Selective Service
A naturalized citizen has the same rights as a person who is born a U.S. citizen, except _____.
they can't vote in elections
they can't travel to anywhere in the world
they can't serve in the military
they can't run for President of the U.S.
Which one of these could apply for naturalization?
a person born in an American territory
a person born in a foreign country
a person born on a U.S. military base
a person whose parents a citizens
