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JACKSON'S QUIZ ON CITIZEN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
What is naturalization?
a)
When your eat only foods that are "all natural"
b)
When a person is born in the country they hold citizenship in
c)
The process of of gaining permanent resident status
d)
The process that allows immigrants to become citizens.
3.
To be naturalized, you need to 1) be over 18 years old, 2) be a resident for 5 years, 3) be of good moral character, 4) speak English, and
a)
have a college degree
b)
have voted in the last election
c)
pass a civics test
d)
marry a U.S. citizen
4.
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
5.
The last step in the process of becoming a citizen is to 
a)
have a crazy party
b)
take the oath of allegence
c)
buy a jacked up truck and slap an American flag sticker on it
d)
prove your loyalty by getting a 'merica tattoo
6.
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
7.
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.
8.
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.
b)
A duty is something you have to 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
d)
A duty is something you should do
A responsibility is something you have to do
9.
What's the most likely reason immigrants want to move to the US today?
a)
religious reasons
b)
better medical care
c)
build a better life
d)
visit relatives
10.
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)
a)
1st Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
The U.S. Constitution stated that from the beginning.
11.
Which term means duties to other people, the government, or society?
a)
Responsibilities
b)
Rights
c)
Civic rights
d)
Freedom
12.
How long do you have to have a Green Card before you can apply for citizenship?
a)
1 year
b)
3 years
c)
5 years
d)
7 years
13.
What did the 14th Amendment grant people?
a)
The right to vote for all people
b)
Women are allowed to vote
c)
Citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
d)
Citizenship to anyone who works in the U.S.
14.
Is freedom of speech a right or a responsibility?
a)
Right
b)
Responsibility
15.

Something a citizen MUST do.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

16.

Something a citizen SHOULD do.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

17.

Something a citizen has the FREEDOM to do

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

18.

Vote in elections.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

19.

Pay taxes.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

20.

Volunteer to coach little league.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

21.

Help others who are less fortunate than you.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

22.

Organize a protest against the earlier start time for middle schools.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

23.

Obey the law.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

24.

In order to become an American citizen, an immigrant must study all the following subjects except

a)

science

b)

US History

c)

English

d)

US Government

25.

Which Constitutional amendment identifies the two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen?

a)

10th

b)

5th

c)

1st

d)

14th

26.

What is the legal process by which non-citizens become citizens?

a)

Immigration

b)

Naturalization

c)

Alienated

d)

Democracy

27.

Which amendment protects us from unfair actions by state government?

a)

14th

b)

1st

c)

5th

d)

4th

28.

What does the image best demonstrate?

a)

Freedom of religion

b)

Freedom of press

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Freedom to petition

29.

Complete the analogy:

Mandatory is to ______________ AS Voluntary is to Responsibility

a)

duty

b)

right

c)

service

d)

required

30.

Obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving in court are examples of a citizen's

a)

duties

b)

responsibilities

c)

individual rights

d)

liberties

31.

Identify each action that represents an example of the use of civic participation. (May be more than one answer)

a)

signing a petition

b)

serving on a jury

c)

refusing to pay local taxes

d)

attending a town hall or city council meeting

e)

keeping current on Supreme Court rulings

32.

Which of the following is a basic right of an American citizen? (May be more than one answer)

a)

participation in local, state, and government affairs and issues

b)

equal protection under the law

c)

serving in a branch of the American military

d)

petitioning the government for a change

33.

Which first amendment freedom is illustrated in the picture?

a)

religion

b)

assembly

c)

petition

d)

press

34.

Personal traits of a good citizen include

a)

trustworthiness

b)

respect for law

c)

responsibility

d)

selfishness

35.

The naturalization process includes all of the following except

a)

applicant must have a family member already living in U.S.

b)

applicant is at 18 years or older

c)

applicant is a legal resident for at least 3-5 years

d)

applicant must read, speak, write basic English

36.

____ are the freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair treatment.

a)

Censorship

b)

Due process rights

c)

Civil liberties

d)

Libel

37.

What is the main goal of the justice system?

a)

Equal Justice Under the Law

b)

Delivering Justice to those wronged

c)

Rehabilitating Criminals

d)

Preventing Crime

38.

Which action would not be covered by freedom of speech?

a)

wearing armbands to protest government policy

b)

threatening someone whom you think has committed a crime against you

c)

conducting a Web site that criticizes public figures

d)

telling your friend in a phone conversation that you disrespect the president

39.

The Nineteenth Amendment extended ____ to women.

a)

civil liberties

b)

equal pay

c)

suffrage

d)

civil rights

40.

The right to ____ means the right to express one’s ideas to the government.

a)

petition

b)

eminent domain

c)

slander

d)

libel

41.

Lies that one tells verbally that can harm one's reputation are called _______

a)

petition

b)

eminent domain

c)

slander

d)

libel

42.

Which landmark Supreme Court decision ruled that at the time of arrest suspects cannot be questioned until informed of their rights?

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

Reed v. Reed

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

43.

The Americans with Disabilities Act bans discrimination against persons with physical or mental disabilities in all of these areas except ____.

a)

employment

b)

transportation

c)

private accommodations

d)

public accommodations

44.

What did the Thirteenth Amendment accomplish?

a)

It let each state decide whether slavery should be legal.

b)

It made segregation illegal.

c)

It freed enslaved people in the United States.

d)

It made segregation in schools illegal.

45.

The Twenty-fourth Amendment prevents Southern states from using ____ to keep African Americans from voting.

a)

state laws

b)

poll taxes

c)

threats

d)

racial profiling

46.

What is legally required of every citizen?

a)

community service

b)

obey the laws

c)

military service

d)

voting

47.

Good Citizens are concerned about the _____ of all members of the community

a)

the status of all members of the community

b)

the opinion of all members of the community

c)

the welfare of all members of the community

d)

the wealth of all members of the community

48.

The difference between DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES is:

a)

duties are optional while responsibilities are required

b)

duties are performed at the state level while responsibilities are at the federal/national level

c)

duties are mandatory while responsibilities are required

d)

not fulfilling duties are punishable by fines/imprisonment while responsibilities are not

49.

Which of the following is NOT a duty?

a)

voting

b)

obeying the law

c)

serving in the armed forces if called upon

d)

serving on a jury if called upon

50.

Which duty is being performed in the picture?

a)

Keeping up on current events

b)

Holding elective office

c)

Paying taxes

d)

Obeying laws

51.

So as citizens, ____ are things we HAVE to do or else we can get into trouble.

a)

Duties

b)

Obligations

c)

Responsibilities

d)

Suggestions

52.

Writing letters to communicate with government officials

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

53.

Serve in the armed forces if called

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

54.

Participate in political campaigns

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

55.

Pay taxes

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

56.

Obey laws

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

57.

Hold elective office

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

58.

Serve on a jury if summoned

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

59.

What document sets up the US Government

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

US Constitution

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

60.

Respect others' rights to an equal voice in government

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

61.

Register and vote

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

62.

How old do you have to be to apply for US Citizenship

a)

21

b)

20

c)

14

d)

18

63.

What Amendment addresses citizenship

a)

1st Amendment

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

14th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

64.

Keep informed with current issues

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

65.

Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties face what

a)

Voluntary consequences

b)

Legal consequences

c)

No consequences

d)

The man in the mirror

66.

Serve as a witness in court if summoned

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

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