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Unit 1.1 Intro to citizenship

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these statements is true?

a)

An obligation is something you should do, Responsibility is something you have to do

b)

An obligation is something you have to do, Responsibility is something you should do

2.

Which of the following is NOT an obligation

a)

Jury Duty

b)

Selective Service

c)

Paying Taxes

d)

Voting

3.

Which of these is NOT a responsibility

a)

Voting for someone for president

b)

Providing Community Service by picking up trash

c)

Volunteering at a homeless shelter

d)

going to school

4.

What is the Law of Blood

a)

you are American If at least one parent is American

b)

you are American If you were born on US territory, Military bases, or in the 50 states

c)

Immigrants going through the legal process to become American

5.

What is the Law of Soil

a)

you are American If at least one parent is American

b)

you are American If you were born on US territory, Military bases, or in the 50 states

c)

Immigrants going through the legal process to become American

6.

What is the Naturalization process

a)

you are American If at least one parent is American

b)

you are American If you were born on US territory, Military bases, or in the 50 states

c)

Immigrants going through the legal process to become American

7.

Why would a politician care about an increase in the number of naturalized citizens?

a)

Supporting the interest of Naturlized citizens would have no effect.

b)

Supporting the interest of Naturlized citizens would mean getting their votes

c)

Supporting the interest of Naturlized citizens would reduce crime in cities with lots of immigrants

8.

What is NOT a step of the naturalization process

a)

be 18 years or older and a resident for 5 years

b)

File a petition and take a citizenship test in English

c)

Interview for good moral character and take the oath of allegiance

d)

be 18 years old and serve in the Us Military for 5 years

9.

Which of the following person is a US Citizen

a)

Sally, she uses a US passport to travel to Mexico

b)

Jay, he was born in Japan on a Chinese military base

c)

Mike, he was born to immigrant parents in Canada

d)

Tiffany, she was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the US at the age of 12

10.

What is NOT a right (freedom) that every citizen has (Something the government has to give you)?

a)

Freedom/Right to express yourself

b)

Freedom/Right to vote

c)

Freedom/Right to believe what you want

d)

Freedom/Right to a job

11.

What is NOT an example of supporting the common good

a)

Picking up trash in a nearby park

b)

replanting trees for a school in the community

c)

Volunteering at a blood bank

d)

Going to a music concert at a nearby park

12.

Which amendment defines citizenship

a)

12th

b)

13th

c)

14th

d)

15th

13.

Which of the following statements is NOT true

a)

a naturalized citizen is American

b)

a legal (documented) alien can live in the US but is not a citizen

c)

an illegal (undocumented) alien can live in the US but is not a citizen

d)

an undocumented immigrant cannot live in the US

14.

Which of the following is NOT something taxes pay for

a)

Building new public schools for students

b)

providing programs to help the homeless and poor

c)

helping businesses open up more stores internationally

d)

helping citizens get the healthcare they can't afford

15.

According to the 14th amendment who is a citizen and has full rights and freedoms

a)

Those born in the US and Naturalized

b)

Those born in the US only

c)

Those Naturalized only

d)

Those who have at least one parent who is American

16.

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?

a)

She was sent back to Italy.

b)

She was granted resident alien status because she had not yet been naturalized.

c)

She was allowed to enter the country because her parents were citizens, even though she was not.

d)

She was allowed to enter the country because she was a citizen.

17.

Which naturalization requirement is missing?


  1. Be at least 18 years old
  2. Be a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
  3. Speak English
  4. Pass Exam & Interview
  5. Take Oath of Allegiance
a)

Sign up for the Selective Service

b)

Register to Vote

c)

Be of Good Moral Character

d)

Be able to read and write

18.

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?

a)

Explaining the duties of citizens and states

b)

Defining citizenship of the United States

c)

Protecting the natural rights of immigrants

d)

Limiting the rights of all Americans

19.

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

a)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

b)

Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

c)

Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

20.
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 
21.
Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?
a)
A. Testifying before Congress
b)
B. Participating in a community service project
c)
C. Voting for president 
d)
D. Speaking at a city council meeting
22.
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.
23.

You must pass a test and an interview as part of the Naturalization Process.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens?

a)

Civics

b)

Economics

c)

Naturalization

d)

Citizenship

25.

An ___________ is a person who comes to the US with the intention of staying permanently and becoming a citizen.

a)

Alien

b)

Immigrant

26.
A citizen demonstrates loyalty to his or her nation in exchange for __________.
a)
Money
b)
Jobs
c)
Protection
d)
Fun
27.
All of the following are requirements for immigrants to become citizens EXCEPT--
a)
Resident of the U.S. for 5 years
b)
Provide letters of recommendation
c)
Able to read, write, and speak English
d)
Pass a citizenship test and pledge loyalty to the U.S.
28.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
a)
Respecting the law
b)
Paying taxes
c)
Donating to charity
d)
Supporting the Constitution
29.
Where must a male register between the ages of 18-26 if he is a U.S. citizen?
a)
The Department of Revenue
b)
The Selective Services
c)
The Postal Service
d)
The CIA
30.
_______________ is both a right and a responsibility.
a)
Voting
b)
Going to the park
c)
Cleaning our house
d)
Littering
31.
When citizens do things to better their community they are working for the 
a)
police
b)
school
c)
common good
d)
rural good
32.
Volunteering at a soup kitchen in your community is an example of 
a)
cleaning up the community
b)
working to earn money
c)
voting at an election
d)
working for the common good
33.

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?

a)

Law of Soil

b)

Immigration

c)

Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood

34.

What is the meaning of citizens in the 14th Amendment?

a)

People who serve as government officials

b)

People living lawfully as permanent residents

c)

People with rights, responsibilities, and obligations as full members of American society

d)

People who entered the United States unlawfully, but otherwise obey the laws

35.

Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict?

a)

Paying your taxes

b)

Serve on Juries

c)

Apply for a government job

d)

Register for the Selective Service

36.

My grandparents were both born in Puerto Rico. I was born on an American military base in Guam. Am I a citizen?

a)

Law of Soil

b)

Law of Blood

c)

Not A Citizen

d)

Naturalization

37.

Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?

a)

Yes, Law of Soil

b)

No, she would need to be naturalized

c)

Yes, Law of Blood

d)

No, Maria is an Italian citizen

38.

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?

a)

Yes, by Law of Soil

b)

Yes, by Law of Blood

c)

No, he needs to become naturalized

d)

No, he is only an Italian citizen.

39.

Carlos from Costa Rica wishes to be a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which of the following situations would make him eligible?

a)

He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 7 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

b)

He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 3 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

c)

He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 6 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

d)

He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 5 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

40.

Look at the poster above and answer the following question.


What civic obligation is being addressed in the poster?

a)

Jury Duty

b)

Volunteering

c)

Paying Taxes

d)

Registering with the military