WorksheetsCitizenship
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following terms is defined as the legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen?
a)
Adoption
b)
Native Born
c)
Immigration
d)
Naturalization
2.
Which of the following is an obligation?
a)
Vote
b)
Serve on Jury when summoned
c)
Volunteer
d)
Stay Informed
3.
What practice is part of the duty/obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
a)
Serve on a jury.
b)
Vote in elections
c)
Register for Selective Service
d)
Stay informed
4.
Which of the following is a citizen responsibility rather than an obligation?
a)
Obeying the law
b)
Paying taxes
c)
Being informed
d)
Registering for Selective Service
5.
Which is a requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen?
a)
Pay federal income taxes
b)
Swear an Oath to the United States flag.
c)
Have resided in the U.S. for at least five years.
d)
Have a close relative who is a U.S. citizen.
6.
The 14th Amendment states the following:
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State where in they reside."
What is the meaning of "citizens" in this Amendment?
a)
People who serve as government officials
b)
People with rights, responsibilities and obligations as full members of American society.
c)
People who entered the United States unlawfully, but who otherwise obey its laws.
d)
People living lawfully in the United States as permanent residents.
7.
This rule applies if a person is born in United States territory.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
14th Amendment
c)
Law of Soil
d)
Naturalization
8.
Which of the following adhere to swearing to support and defend the U.S. Constitution and the laws of the United States against all enemies?
a)
All residents
b)
Lawful permanent residents
c)
Naturalized citizens
d)
Naturalized and Native-born citizens
9.
Why s it important for people to volunteer?
a)
To look good on college applications
b)
It is required by law.
c)
They help volunteers earn money.
d)
They can make a positive impact on members of their communities lives.
10.
Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?
a)
Mike was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years.
b)
Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles.
c)
Josh was born in Spain to two U.S. citizens
d)
Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.
11.
Tommy lives in Japan and wants to move to the United States. What is the first step to living here?
a)
Filling out an application for citizenship.
b)
Obtaining a visa/green card and apply to be a permanent resident
c)
Living in the United States
d)
Be of "good moral character"
12.
What would be a consequence if citizens didn't carry out their responsibilities?
a)
People would have more free time.
b)
The government could lower taxes.
c)
People would find out that they were not needed.
d)
People would risk losing their rights.
13.
If you are born in another country to U.S. citizen parents is called _________.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
14th Amendment
c)
Law of Soil
d)
Naturalization
14.
Voting is considered to be...
a)
Responsibility
b)
Duty
c)
Right and Responsibility
d)
Duty and Obligation
15.
Respecting others is ...
a)
Responsibility
b)
Duty
c)
Right
d)
All of the above
16.
Which of the individuals in the image are U.S. citizens?
a)
Jorge and Jocelyn
b)
Jocelyn and Maria
c)
Jorge, James, and Maria
d)
Jocelyn, James, and Maria
17.
Attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, staying informed, running for office, community service, and voting are examples of a citizens ...
a)
Responsibilities
b)
Obligations / Duty
c)
Requirements
d)
Rights
18.
Which choice is not a responsibility of a citizen?
a)
Paying taxes
b)
Obeying laws
c)
Agreeing with the president.
d)
Voting in elections
19.
What are the first ten amendments of the constitution called?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
14th Amendment
d)
Voting Rights
20.
The 14th Amendment has to do with voting.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
A person that is legal in a country is a
a)
alien
b)
citizen
c)
non-citizen
d)
illegal immigrant
22.
A minor change or addition to the constitution
a)
rights
b)
amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Responsibilities
23.
belonging to a foreign country or nation
a)
citizen
b)
alien
c)
immigrant
d)
permanent resident
24.
two ways to become a natural born citizen (select 2)
a)
born in US
b)
Naturalization
c)
immigration
d)
born to US barents
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