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WorksheetsUnit 1.1 - Introduction to Citizenship
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
If Jeff was born in Mexico, and his Mom and Dad are both Canadian citizens. Is Jeff a U.S. citizen?
NO!
YES! - Because of Law of Blood
YES! - Because of Law of SOil
Brad is born in Puerto Rico, and both his parents are German citizens. Is Brad a U.S. Citizen?
NO!
Yes! - Because of Law of Blood
Yes! - Because of Law of Soil
Jennifer, was born in Brazil while her parents were on vacation. Jennifer's Mom is was born in Texas, and her Dad is a Haitian citizen. Is Jennifer a U.S. Citizen?
NO!
YES! - because of Law of Blood
YES! - Because of Law of Soil
Which answer choice is the definition of Law of Blood?
This means that a person's citizenship is determined by the country where he or she was born
This means that a person's citizenship at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother or father
A person who comes from a foreign country to live another country permanently
All persons born or naturalized in the United States
Which answer choice is the definition of Law of Soil?
This means that a person's citizenship is determined by the country where he or she was born
This means that a person's citizenship at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother or father
A person who comes from a foreign country to live another country permanently
All persons born or naturalized in the United States
Which answer choice defines the term citizen?
An object that was created in the United States
A pet born in a foreign country
A person who comes from a foreign country to live another country permanently
All persons born or naturalized in the United States
Which is the definition of Immigrant?
A person who comes from a foreign country to live another country permanently
A person who was born in the United States
An individual who runs for President
A person who moves from one U.S. city to another U.S. city
An obligation is ... ?
A MUST DO - Usually there is a consequence associated with the task or duty if not completed
A SHOULD DO - Usually something that is done for the benefit of a community and is completed voluntarily
A Responsibility is ... ?
A MUST DO - Usually there is a consequence associated with the task or duty if not completed
A SHOULD DO - Usually something that is done for the benefit of a community and is completed voluntarily
What is Naturalization?
The process of NOT becoming a citizen
The process of becoming a citizen
The process of registering to vote
The process of joining the military
Which is a requirement of the naturalization process?
Must be 12 Years old or older
Must live in the United States for Five Years
Must be able to pass a Russian history test
Must say the pledge of allegiance twice
Which is a requirement of the naturalization process?
Must work in the United States for Five Years
Must receive a reference from One U.S. Citizen
Must pass a U.S. History test and prove the ability to read, write, and speak english
Must be of Bad moral character
Which is a requirement of the naturalization process?
Must have horrible moral character
Must be ONLY 18 Years old to apply
Have 12 (twelve) British citizens confirm your good moral chracter
Must file a petition with the United States government for naturalization
How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?
All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.
Who is considered a natural-born U.S. citizen?
Naturalized
Law of Blood
Permanent resident alien
Law of Soil
Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?
Yes, Law of Soil
No, she would need to be naturalized
Yes, Law of Blood
No, Maria is an Italian citizen
Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?
Yes, Law of Soil
Yes, Law of Blood
Only if his parents go through naturalization
No, he would need to be naturalized
Which is NOT a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?
Be employed with a job
Have good character
Be fluent in English
Pass a naturalization test
What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?
Immigration
Dual Citizenship
Naturalization
Visa Application
Any person not a citizen or national of a country is known as an _____________.
Immigrant
Alien
Emigrant
Resident Alien
A legal permanent resident, or __________________, is someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not an American citizen.
Resident Alien
Immigrant
Alien
Emigrant
something a person should do
responsibility
naturalization
citizen
selective service
a legal member of a state and/or country
alien
citizen
resident
law of soil
a system by which men ages 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for military service
law of blood
selective service
citizen
common good
The ____________ is the beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests.
common good
majority
minority
popular sovereignty
Paying taxes is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Selective service is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Obeying laws is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Jury duty is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Voting is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Attending civics meetings is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Petitioning the government is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Running for office is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
