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WorksheetsCivics: Citizenship and Immigration
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
How does a person become a United States citizen by birth?
(Choose ALL that are correct.)
A person is a U.S. citizen if born in the U.S.
A person is a U.S. citizen if one parent was born in the U.S. but never lived inside the United States after birth.
A person is a U.S. citizen if both of their parents are U.S. citizens.
A person is a U.S. citizen if they have resided in the U.S. for 5 years.
A person is a U.S. citizen if they have lived in the country for 25 years.
What are the stages of naturalization?
1. 18 years old and have been a permanent resident of the Us. for at least a year
2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.
3. Complete your interview (must speak English and be of good character) and pass the interview
1. 16 years old and have been a permanent resident of the Us. for 10 years
2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.
3. Complete your interview
4. Take and pass your citizenship test
5. Take your oath of allegiance
1. 18 years old and have been a permanent resident of the Us. for 5 years
2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.
3. Complete your interview (must speak English and be of good character) and pass the interview
4. Take and pass your citizenship test
5. Take your oath of allegiance
What is the oath of allegiance?
The pledge of allegiance
Pledge of loyalty to the United States flag and the nation it stands for
An applicant for citizenship of the U.S. writes their own oath to become a citizen
Pledge of loyalty to the president of the U.S.
What is the selective service?
AKA, the Draft: All men between the ages of 18-26 must sign up for the draft in case of a war.
AKA, the Draft: All people between the ages of 18-26 must sign up for the draft in case of a war.
A select group of citizens who serve as an advisory board for the president.
A select group of agents that protects the president of the U.S.
What are some differences between the RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES of U.S. citizens?
Rights and Responsibilities are the same thing.
Responsibilities are freedoms given to US citizens.
Rights are things you are required to do as citizens.
Rights are freedoms given to US citizens.
Responsibilities are things you are required to do as citizens.
Rights are things that we know are correct and responsibilities are what we are required to do to be correct.
What are some PUSH factors to U.S. immigration?
restriction of religion, government oppression, and poverty
stable government, peaceful (nonviolent) asylum from violence), and economic opportunity
unstable government, violent asylum, and economic insecurity
religious freedom, freedom from government oppression, and economic opportunity
What are some PULL factors to U.S. immigration?
restriction of religion, government oppression, and poverty
unstable government, peaceful (nonviolent) asylum from violence), and economic insecurity
religious freedom, oppressive governments, freedom from poverty
stable government, peaceful (nonviolent) asylum from violence), and economic opportunity
What can you do with a visitor visa?
You can travel within the U.S. temporarily.
You can have unlimited travel in the U.S.
You can get a job and rent an apartment to live in.
You can become a U.S. citizen.
What are the three branches of state government?
Federal, State, and Local
Presidential, Congressional, and Judicial
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
Executive, Congressional, and Judicial
How can citizens impact laws through referendums and initiatives?
Referendums are freedoms given to US citizens ( Voting, running for office, and serving on a jury)
Initiatives are things you are required to do as citizens: obeying laws, voting, and serving on juries.
Intiatives are freedoms given to US citizens ( Voting, running for office, and serving on a jury)
Referendums are things you are required to do as citizens: obeying laws, voting, and serving on juries.
An initiative is the process used to let citizens vote on a law already passed by the state legislators.
A referendum is the process that allows citizens to draft laws.
A referendum is the process used to let citizens vote on a law already passed by the state legislators.
Initiatives are the processes that allow citizens to draft laws.
What is public opinion, and how is it measured?
Public opinion is the view that citizens hold about the public; measured by placement tests and surveys.
Public opinion is the view that a significant part of the public has about an issue; measured by polls and surveys.
Public opinion is the view that a president has of the public; measured by placement tests and surveys.
Public opinion is the view that a small portion of the public has about an issue
What is the Public Spotlight?
The public spotlight is when the public brings attention to issues.
The public spotlight is a giant light shined on large groups of people when they congregate.
The public spotlight is when an unknown individual brings attention to issues.
The public spotlight is when a celebrity brings attention to issues.
What is the public agenda?
The public agenda is a to-do list of issues that much of the public agrees on as a priority.
The public agenda is a list of issues of all of the citizens in a municipality.
Public agenda is a to-do list for people to follow to become citizens.
Public agenda is a to-do list of issues that only a small portion of the public agrees on as a priority.
What is the difference between a city and a town?
Towns have governments but cities do not.
Towns are generally more developed than cities and have a larger population.
Cities are generally more developed than towns and have a larger population.
All cities have subways but all towns do not.
Check all examples of local services.
schools
police
operating licenses (ex. driver's license)
trash collection
building codes
Check all examples of state regulations.
professional licenses
police
licenses
trash collection
building codes
