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WorksheetsUnit 1 Test Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
rule of law
right to trial
capitalism
confederalism
The passages attached are from Executive Order 13490, issued by President Barack Obama in 2009.
Based on these passages, what is the purpose of this executive order?
Government employees should be held to the rule of law.
Government employees should work with interest groups.
Government employees should support political candidates.
Government employees should respect enforcement of the law.
The quote below is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon.
"Well, when the President does it, that means that it is not illegal."
Based on the quote, what can be presumed about the rule of law?
It requires judicial review.
It promotes fair procedures.
It requires consistent application.
It promotes institutional transparency.
The conversation below took place between two U.S. citizens.
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Kevin: I do not want to visit a country where the police force operates like an organized crime gang.
Peggy: I do not want to visit a country where the police make up evidence.
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What principle is important to these citizens?
representative democracy
freedom of speech
trial by jury
rule of law
The statement below is from the Magna Carta written in 1215.
"To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice."
Which political principle justifies this statement?
The right to trial protects political institutions.
The rule of law guarantees fair legal treatment.
Checks and balances prevent tyranny in government.
Separation of powers permits shared government authority.
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.
The events below describe the use of a government document.
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Laura was born in France and lived in France until she immigrated to the U.S. at age 21. At age 25, Laura visited Morocco on vacation.
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Why did Laura use a U.S. passport to travel?
Laura was a resident alien of the U.S.
Laura was a resident national of the U.S.
Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of soil.
Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood.
The passage below describes a court decision.
"The Burlingame Treaty (1870) allowed the U.S. to deny citizenship to persons born in the U.S. whose parents were born outside the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court granted writ of certiorari to a case challenging the constitutionality of the treaty."
How did the court apply the 14th Amendment to decide this case?
To deny a native person citizenship rights does not support constitutional principles.
A naturalized citizen possesses all the rights of a native citizen according to the Constitution.
Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they are unemployed.
Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they do not own property.
Attached is a table of the four most populated states in the United States.
How might these populations affect political campaigns?
Candidates for governor will campaign for immigration reform in Texas.
Candidates for president will campaign for immigration reform in Florida.
Candidates for governor will campaign for naturalization reform in California.
Candidates for president will campaign for naturalization reform in New York.
The table attached describes permanent resident status.
Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?
The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.
The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.
What right do citizens have?
attending public schools
owning property
holding a job
voting
A citizen received the notification attached in the mail.
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
getting a driver's license
appearing for jury duty
paying income tax
registering to vote
Which type of service project would help promote the common good?
planning a neighborhood recycling program
participating in a neighborhood party
completing homework on time
visiting public libraries
Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
volunteering in the community
attending civic meetings
voting in elections
paying taxes
The image attached describes a citizen obligation.
Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?
Citizens support attending civic meetings.
Citizens support securing individual rights.
Citizens resist registering for selective service.
Citizens resist contributing to the common good.
I was born in the Philippines, but I've been living in the U.S. as a permanent resident for 6 years. I'm 28 years old. Are they already citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must wait to apply?
Already a citizen
Eligible for naturalization
Must wait to apply
I’m 20 years old, and I was born in Korea. My parents are both U.S. citizens. Are they already a citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must wait to apply?
Already a citizen
Eligible for naturalization
Must wait to apply
I’m 34 years old. My mother and father are citizens of Russia. I have been a permanent resident in the U.S. for 3 years. Are they already a citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must wait to apply?
Already a citizen
Eligible for naturalization
Must wait to apply
I’m only 17 years old, but I just got to spend a year living in Paris! I was born in Helena, Montana. Are they already a citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must wait to apply?
Already a citizen
Eligible for naturalization
Must wait to apply
Male U.S. citizens age 18 - 26 must register with...
the Selective Service
the county voter registry
the FAFSA application
People who weren’t born U.S. citizens can still obtain citizenship through a process called...
Citizenshipzation
Naturalistic citizenship
Naturalization
Law of Soil
Someone who has betrayed his or her country might be convicted of...
Allegiance
Selective service
Treason
Larceny
You can find a list of rights guaranteed to all U.S. residents in the Bill of Rights, which is...
The Declaration of Independence
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
In the Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Rights of Man
The final step of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is taking the...
Oath of Allegiance
Role of resident mentor
Interview
Citizenship test
Angie has been living in London, England for 10 years. Both of her parents were U.S. citizens when she was born. Even though Angie lives in London, why is she considered a U.S. citizen at birth?
Citizen due to law of blood
Not eligible for naturalization yet
Citizen due to law of soil
Eligible for naturalization
Tuck was born to parents from England. He has been living in Mexico for the last two year. He is planning to travel to Spain next week and will be using a United States passport. Why can Tuck use a U.S. passport?
Citizen due to law of blood
Citizen due to law of soil
Not eligible for naturalization yet
Eligible for naturalization
The diagram attached shows some general eligibility requirements.
Which statement completes the diagram?
joining a military service
becoming a naturalized citizen
obtaining a driver’s license
receiving a social security card
Oliver just finished his interview with a USCIS official and is headed off to take his Citizenship Exam. What is the name of the process he is going through?
Citizenship
Naturalization
Immigration
Immigration
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizens?
Petitioning The Government
Running for Public Office
Attending Civic Meetings
Defending The Nation
The 14th Amendment defines a citizen as ...
anyone who is born or naturalized in the United States
anyone who is naturalized
anyone who is born in the United States
anyone with a US passport
