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Unit 1 Review: Citizenship and Types of Governments

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which amendment said anyone born in United States is a citizen in 1868?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
14th Amendment
c)
15th Amendment
2.
The 14th amendment was ratified during Reconstruction to correct which of the following?
a)
African-Americans not being able to vote in the South
b)
African-Americans being denied their rights as American citizens in some states
c)
Some Southern states wanted to re-establish slavery
d)
African-American men had been permanently denied rights under the Constitution
3.
Which of the following is NOT a clause found in the 14th amendment?
a)
Equal Protection Clause
b)
Due Process Clause
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Citizenship Clause
4.

According to the 14th Amendment, everyone born or naturalized in the US is a (a)   .

5.

The 14th Amendment made African Americans...

a)

free slaves

b)

citizens of the U.S.

c)

the right to vote

6.

When were African Americans protected by the law?

a)

Before the 14th Amendment

b)

After the 14th Amendment

7.

When were African Americans citizens of the U.S.?

a)

Before the 14th Amendment

b)

After the 14th Amendment

8.

something a person should do

a)

responsibility

b)

naturalization

c)

citizen

d)

selective service

9.

a system by which men ages 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for military service

a)

law of blood

b)

selective service

c)

citizen

d)

common good

10.

the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother

a)

law of blood

b)

law of soil

c)

legal permanent resident

d)

naturalization

11.

the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the territory within which he or she was born

a)

law of blood

b)

legal permanent resident

c)

law of soil

d)

resident

12.

the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen

a)

citizen

b)

law of blood

c)

law of soil

d)

naturalization

13.

If someone is born to a U.S. citizen, mother or father, anywhere in the world they are automatically a U.S. citizen at birth through ...

a)

Law of Soil

b)

naturalization

c)

taking a test to prove citizenship

d)

Law of Blood

14.

Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict or show?

a)

Paying taxes

b)

Supporting our troops

c)

Applying for government jobs

d)

Registering for the Selective Service

15.
How long must a person be a permanent resident of the United States before they can apply for naturalization?
a)
5 years
b)
1 year
c)
3 years
d)
7 years
16.
True or False: If a person is not born here, but they have American citizen parents, they can still be an American citizen.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which of these is the final step in naturalization?
a)
The pledge of allegiance
b)
The Oath of Loyalty
c)
Filling out the application
d)
coming to America
18.
Something you MUST do is called...
a)
a responsibility
b)
a right
c)

an obligation

d)
nothing
19.
Which of the Following do Citizens have to do?
a)
Register and Vote
b)
Hold Elective Office
c)
Keep Informed
d)
Pay Taxes
20.
What is an Example of a Civic Responsibility? 
a)
Running for President
b)
Paying Income Taxes
c)
Getting drafted
d)
Jury Duty 
21.
What information IS NOT tested on the Naturalization test?
a)
US History 
b)
US Government 
c)
Basic English
d)
Science
22.

An OBLIGATION of all Citizens is:

a)
Obey all laws
b)
vote
c)
run for office
d)
Read the news
23.
What allows you to have a trial by your peers?
a)
Jury 
b)
Judge
c)
Lawyer
d)
Witness
24.
Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving on juries are which of the following for citizens? 
a)
rights
b)
obligations
c)
freedoms
d)
rules
25.

The citizen obligation or duty of 18 year old males registering with the Selective Service System reflects on which of the following obligations?

a)

defending the nation

b)

serving on juries

c)

performing community services duties

d)

paying taxes

26.

If someone is born on U.S. soil or land anywhere in the world they are automatically a citizen at birth because of ...

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

naturalization

d)

citizen obligations and responsibilities

27.

If someone is born to a U.S. citizen, mother or father, anywhere in the world they are automatically a U.S. citizen at birth through ...

a)

Law of Soil

b)

naturalization

c)

taking a test to prove citizenship

d)

Law of Blood

28.

Attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, staying informed, running for office, community service, and voting are examples of citizen...

a)

obligations

b)

requirements

c)

rights

d)

responsibilities

29.

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

a)

obey the law

b)

sign a petition

c)

serve on a jury

d)

defend the nation

30.

Below is a quote from an individual about their place of birth.


“My Mother is from Canada and my father 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”


By which means would this person be a U.S. citizen?

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

Immigration

d)

Naturalization

31.

Which of the individuals above are U.S. citizens?

a)

Jorge and Jocelyn

b)

Jocelyn and Maria

c)

Jorge, James, and Maria

d)

Jocelyn, James, and Maria

32.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements? 
a)
Presidential Nomination Process
b)
Naturalization Process
c)
Congressional Nomination Process
d)
Voter Registration Process
33.
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
a)
Attending school
b)
Obeying the law
c)
Paying taxes
d)
Serving in court
34.
Rita buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?
a)
Communicating with government officials
b)
Staying informed of current issues
c)
Influencing government actions
35.

Ryan was born in the United States, but lives in Brazil for work. He is a registered voter who has served on a jury! David is a resident of the United States and lives in California. He has just moved from Canada to live in the United States. Which descriptions of Ryan and David below are true based on the information above?

a)

Ryan is a U.S. citizen. David is an immigrant to the United States.

b)

Ryan and David are both U.S. citizens.

c)

Ryan and David are both immigrants to the United States.

d)

Ryan is an immigrant to the United States. David is a U.S. citizen.

36.

Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list:

be at least 18 years old

legal permanent resident for at least 5 years

be of good moral character

speak and read English

a)

have at least one American parent

b)

live in the U.S. prior to 2010

c)

pass a civics and history test

37.

Choose the step that must happen FIRST during the naturalization process

a)

Complete an application with the USCIS

b)

Take an Oath of Loyalty

c)

Eat at McDonalds

38.

Which of the following is a REQUIREMENT for naturalization?

a)

Be 18 or older

b)

Be 21 or older

39.
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
a monarchy 
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
a representative democracy
40.
Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
an oligarchy
b)
anarchy
c)
a theocracy
d)
a dictatorship
41.
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 
a)
a monarchy 
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
42.
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 
a)
autocracy
b)
oppression 
c)
anarchy
d)
revolution
43.
Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?
a)
She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
b)
As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
d)
She personally votes on every issue and law. 
44.
Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law. 
45.
Consider the two types of democracy. Which statement is true?
a)
People vote on all the decisions in a representative democracy
b)
Elected officials make the decisions in a direct democracy
c)
Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy. 
d)
There is voting only in representative democracy.
46.
Who holds the most power in the United States?
a)
The President
b)
The Congress
c)
The American People
d)
The Military
47.

A state or nation in which power is held by a king, queen, or emperor and passed down through a family (Example JORDAN)

a)

monarchy

b)

anarchy

c)

republic

48.

system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a god and act as direct agents of a deity

a)

republic

b)

oligarchy

c)

anarchy

d)

theocracy

49.

situation where there is no government -sometimes happens after a civil war

a)

anarchy

b)

theocracy

c)

republic

d)

revolutionary

50.

type of goverment controlled by a small group of people or elite group of people with their own interest in mind

a)

anarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

monarchy

d)

republic

51.

type of government elected by the people, everyone eligible to vote. Everyone has a chance to say who runs the country.

a)

monarchy

b)

republic

c)

democracy

d)

facism

52.

Who rules... one person is in charge.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy

53.

Who rules... it is led by a king or queen.

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

54.

Who rules... nobody is in charge.

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

55.

Who rules... where citizens elect their leaders.

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Oligarchy

56.

Who rules... where a small group rules the country.

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Oligarchy

57.

Which type of government is a republic, people are elected to represent us in the decision making?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Anarchy

58.

In this type of government, each person votes on each issue and it works best for smaller numbers of people.

a)

dictatorchip

b)

representative democracy

c)

oligarchy

d)

direct democracy

59.

The king or queen has total control and there is no limit on power.

a)

absolute monarchy

b)

constitutional monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

democracy

60.

The king or queen's power is limited by a constitution. They do not rule alone.

a)

direct democracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

representative democracy

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