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WorksheetsUnit 1.1 Intro to citizenship
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of these statements is true?
An obligation is something you should do, Responsibility is something you have to do
An obligation is something you have to do, Responsibility is something you should do
Which of the following is NOT an obligation
Jury Duty
Selective Service
Paying Taxes
Voting
Which of these is NOT a responsibility
Voting for someone for president
Providing Community Service by picking up trash
Volunteering at a homeless shelter
going to school
What is the Law of Blood
you are American If at least one parent is American
you are American If you were born on US territory, Military bases, or in the 50 states
Immigrants going through the legal process to become American
What is the Law of Soil
you are American If at least one parent is American
you are American If you were born on US territory, Military bases, or in the 50 states
Immigrants going through the legal process to become American
What is the Naturalization process
you are American If at least one parent is American
you are American If you were born on US territory, Military bases, or in the 50 states
Immigrants going through the legal process to become American
Why would a politician care about an increase in the number of naturalized citizens?
Supporting the interest of Naturlized citizens would have no effect.
Supporting the interest of Naturlized citizens would mean getting their votes
Supporting the interest of Naturlized citizens would reduce crime in cities with lots of immigrants
What is NOT a step of the naturalization process
be 18 years or older and a resident for 5 years
File a petition and take a citizenship test in English
Interview for good moral character and take the oath of allegiance
be 18 years old and serve in the Us Military for 5 years
Which of the following person is a US Citizen
Sally, she uses a US passport to travel to Mexico
Jay, he was born in Japan on a Chinese military base
Mike, he was born to immigrant parents in Canada
Tiffany, she was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the US at the age of 12
What is NOT a right (freedom) that every citizen has (Something the government has to give you)?
Freedom/Right to express yourself
Freedom/Right to vote
Freedom/Right to believe what you want
Freedom/Right to a job
What is NOT an example of supporting the common good
Picking up trash in a nearby park
replanting trees for a school in the community
Volunteering at a blood bank
Going to a music concert at a nearby park
Which amendment defines citizenship
12th
13th
14th
15th
Which of the following statements is NOT true
a naturalized citizen is American
a legal (documented) alien can live in the US but is not a citizen
an illegal (undocumented) alien can live in the US but is not a citizen
an undocumented immigrant cannot live in the US
Which of the following is NOT something taxes pay for
Building new public schools for students
providing programs to help the homeless and poor
helping businesses open up more stores internationally
helping citizens get the healthcare they can't afford
According to the 14th amendment who is a citizen and has full rights and freedoms
Those born in the US and Naturalized
Those born in the US only
Those Naturalized only
Those who have at least one parent who is American
Martin was born in San Diego, California. He joined the Navy and was sent to Italy. He married Bianca, an American attending college in Italy. Martin and Bianca had a daughter. When Martin left the Navy, he and his family returned to California.
What happened to Martin's daughter?
She was sent back to Italy.
She was granted resident alien status because she had not yet been naturalized.
She was allowed to enter the country because her parents were citizens, even though she was not.
She was allowed to enter the country because she was a citizen.
Which naturalization requirement is missing?
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
- Speak English
- Pass Exam & Interview
- Take Oath of Allegiance
Sign up for the Selective Service
Register to Vote
Be of Good Moral Character
Be able to read and write
Below is an excerpt from the 14th Amendment:
"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."
What is the purpose of that excerpt?
Explaining the duties of citizens and states
Defining citizenship of the United States
Protecting the natural rights of immigrants
Limiting the rights of all Americans
There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?
Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service
Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service
Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization
Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization
You must pass a test and an interview as part of the Naturalization Process.
True
False
What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens?
Civics
Economics
Naturalization
Citizenship
An ___________ is a person who comes to the US with the intention of staying permanently and becoming a citizen.
Alien
Immigrant
My Dad is from Canada and my mom is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty-five years and is a U.S. Marine. I was born in Canada. Am I a U.S. Citizen?
Law of Soil
Immigration
Naturalization
Law of Blood
What is the meaning of citizens in the 14th Amendment?
People who serve as government officials
People living lawfully as permanent residents
People with rights, responsibilities, and obligations as full members of American society
People who entered the United States unlawfully, but otherwise obey the laws
Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict?
Paying your taxes
Serve on Juries
Apply for a government job
Register for the Selective Service
My grandparents were both born in Puerto Rico. I was born on an American military base in Guam. Am I a citizen?
Law of Soil
Law of Blood
Not A Citizen
Naturalization
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
Nadia and her husband, U.S. Soldier Lt. Peters have a son while stationed at Aviano Air Base in another country, Italy. Both parents are U.S. citizens. Is their son a U.S. citizen?
Yes, by Law of Soil
Yes, by Law of Blood
No, he needs to become naturalized
No, he is only an Italian citizen.
Carlos from Costa Rica wishes to be a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which of the following situations would make him eligible?
He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 7 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.
He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 3 years, and knows basic U.S. history.
He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 6 years, and knows basic U.S. history.
He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 5 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.
Look at the poster above and answer the following question.
What civic obligation is being addressed in the poster?
Jury Duty
Volunteering
Paying Taxes
Registering with the military
