WorksheetsTopic 6 Citizenship
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which primary issue does Thomas Jefferson address in this excerpt?
the diverse opinions of the population
the structural necessity of public policy
the preservation & strength of the Union
the oppressive tyranny of the British monarchy
Which ancient civilizations are credited with developing the early idea of citizenship?
ancient China
ancient Greece & Rome
Medieval Europe
United States
Which group is given the most preference under current U.S. immigration laws?
Skilled workers from any country
Refugees from war-torn regions
Foreign students with job offers
Immediate family members of U.S. citizens
Which skill is evaluated during the citizenship exam?
ability to read, write, and speak English
ability to serve in the U.S. armed forces
knowledge of the U.S. traffic laws
knowledge of world history
Which of the following is considered a duty of American citizens in addition to obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving in court?
attending church
attending school
volunteering
voting
Which of the following is a privilege granted to legal aliens?
the privilege to serve as president
the privilege to own property
the privilege to vote in national elections
the privilege to receive diplomatic immunity
What is the main reason citizens are required to respond to jury summons?
to ensure court proceedings are open to the public
to ensure courts have sufficient evidence
to uphold the constitutional right to a trial by jury
to uphold the constitutional right to legal counsel
Which statement best completes the diagram?
Applying for a U.S. Passport
Registering to Vote
Becoming a Naturalized Citizen
Enlisting in the Armed Forces
Which legal principle was established by the Supreme Court in Dred Scott v. Sanford?
Slavery was declared unconstitutional
African Americans were not considered citizens under the law
The federal government must protect slavery in all territories
African Americans could vote in federal elections
Which civic responsibility is most reflected in the Supreme Court tradition described in the text?
tolerating diversity
defending the nation
serving on juries
respecting other's property
Which of the following is another responsibility that could be included in the chart?
live in the United States
register for selective service
be informed & vote
pay taxes
Which of the following is a potential problem when relying on social media for news about current events?
Some information on social media may be inaccurate or misleading
Social media is only used for entertainment purposes
All social media posts are reviewed by experts
Social media never covers international news
According to the Fourteenth Amendment, who is recognized as a citizen of the United States?
Anyone who votes in federal elections
Anyone born or naturalized in the United States
Anyone who owns property in the United States
Anyone who pays taxes in the United States
What might happen if most U.S. citizens neglected their civic duties and responsibilities?
Americans would have more free time to pursue personal interests.
Americans would rely on government officials to protect their freedoms.
Americans could face a loss of their rights and liberties.
Americans would find that fewer people making decisions leads to better outcomes.
What message does the cartoon convey about political divisions?
Citizens have a responsibility to protest if they do not like what the government is doing.
Responsible citizens work to stay aware of what their elected leaders are doing.
Polarization is causing groups to view each other as fundamentally opposed, making cooperation difficult.
Citizens need to be educated about their government's workings and actions.
