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Unit 1 Test Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

rule of law

b)

right to trial

c)

capitalism

d)

confederalism

2.

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?

a)

Government employees should be held to the rule of law.

b)

Government employees should work with interest groups.

c)

Government employees should support political candidates.

d)

Government employees should respect enforcement of the law.

3.

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?

a)

It requires judicial review.

b)

It promotes fair procedures.

c)

It requires consistent application.

d)

It promotes institutional transparency.

4.

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?

a)

representative democracy

b)

freedom of speech

c)

trial by jury

d)

rule of law

5.

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?

a)

The right to trial protects political institutions.

b)

The rule of law guarantees fair legal treatment.

c)

Checks and balances prevent tyranny in government.

d)

Separation of powers permits shared government authority.

6.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.

c)

Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.

d)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.

7.

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?

a)

Laura was a resident alien of the U.S.

b)

Laura was a resident national of the U.S.

c)

Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of soil.

d)

Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood.

8.

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?

a)

To deny a native person citizenship rights does not support constitutional principles.

b)

A naturalized citizen possesses all the rights of a native citizen according to the Constitution.

c)

Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they are unemployed.

d)

Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they do not own property.

9.

Attached is a table of the four most populated states in the United States.


How might these populations affect political campaigns?

a)

Candidates for governor will campaign for immigration reform in Texas.

b)

Candidates for president will campaign for immigration reform in Florida.

c)

Candidates for governor will campaign for naturalization reform in California.

d)

Candidates for president will campaign for naturalization reform in New York.

10.

The table attached describes permanent resident status.


Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

a)

The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.

b)

The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.

c)

The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.

d)

The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.

11.

What right do citizens have?

a)

attending public schools

b)

owning property

c)

holding a job

d)

voting

12.

A citizen received the notification attached in the mail.


What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

a)

getting a driver's license

b)

appearing for jury duty

c)

paying income tax

d)

registering to vote

13.

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

a)

planning a neighborhood recycling program

b)

participating in a neighborhood party

c)

completing homework on time

d)

visiting public libraries

14.

Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

a)

volunteering in the community

b)

attending civic meetings

c)

voting in elections

d)

paying taxes

15.

The image attached describes a citizen obligation.


Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?

a)

Citizens support attending civic meetings.

b)

Citizens support securing individual rights.

c)

Citizens resist registering for selective service.

d)

Citizens resist contributing to the common good.

16.

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?

a)

Already a citizen

b)

Eligible for naturalization

c)

Must wait to apply

17.

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?

a)

Already a citizen

b)

Eligible for naturalization

c)

Must wait to apply

18.

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?

a)

Already a citizen

b)

Eligible for naturalization

c)

Must wait to apply

19.

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?

a)

Already a citizen

b)

Eligible for naturalization

c)

Must wait to apply

20.

Male U.S. citizens age 18 - 26 must register with...

a)

the Selective Service

b)

the county voter registry

c)

the FAFSA application

21.

People who weren’t born U.S. citizens can still obtain citizenship through a process called...

a)

Citizenshipzation

b)

Naturalistic citizenship

c)

Naturalization

d)

Law of Soil

22.

Someone who has betrayed his or her country might be convicted of...

a)

Allegiance

b)

Selective service

c)

Treason

d)

Larceny

23.

You can find a list of rights guaranteed to all U.S. residents in the Bill of Rights, which is...

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution

c)

In the Mayflower Compact

d)

The Declaration of Rights of Man

24.

The final step of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is taking the...

a)

Oath of Allegiance

b)

Role of resident mentor

c)

Interview

d)

Citizenship test

25.

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?

a)

Citizen due to law of blood

b)

Not eligible for naturalization yet

c)

Citizen due to law of soil

d)

Eligible for naturalization

26.

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?

a)

Citizen due to law of blood

b)

Citizen due to law of soil

c)

Not eligible for naturalization yet

d)

Eligible for naturalization

27.

The diagram attached shows some general eligibility requirements.


Which statement completes the diagram?

a)

joining a military service

b)

becoming a naturalized citizen

c)

obtaining a driver’s license

d)

receiving a social security card

28.

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?

a)

Citizenship

b)

Naturalization

c)

Immigration

d)

Immigration

29.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizens?

a)

Petitioning The Government

b)

Running for Public Office

c)

Attending Civic Meetings

d)

Defending The Nation

30.

The 14th Amendment defines a citizen as ...

a)

anyone who is born or naturalized in the United States

b)

anyone who is naturalized

c)

anyone who is born in the United States

d)

anyone with a US passport