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Unit 1 Test Review

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the power or authority that rules a country?

a)

Congress

b)

President

c)

King

d)
Government
2.

How many basic purposes of Government are there?

a)
Three
b)
Five
c)
Six
d)
Four
3.

Which of these are the basic purposes of Government?

a)

Build religious institutions

b)

Provide Public Goods and Services

c)

Protect Citizens

d)

Keep Order

4.

The Government must "Keep Order", this includes.........?

a)

Make Laws

b)

Enforce Laws

c)

Settle disputes among citizens

d)

Punish lawbreakers

5.

What is the study of citizenship and government?

a)
Civics
b)

Social Studies

c)

History

d)
Economics
6.

Which Amendement states that: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States andf the state wherein they reside.

a)
14th Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
12th Amendment
d)
15th Amendment
7.

Which of the following are methods of gaining citizenship?

a)

Purchase

b)

Investment

c)

Birth

d)

Naturalization

8.

Which of the following is not a requirement for naturalization?

a)

Ability to speak English

b)
Passing a citizenship test
c)

Being employed in the United States

d)

Ability to write English

9.

Duties of a citizen include obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the armed forces if selected, and serving on a ____.

a)
school board
b)
city council
c)
local committee
d)
jury
10.

Register and vote, communicating with government officials, participating in political campaigns, and respecting other's rights are examples of _________ of citizens.

a)

requirements

b)

personal traits

c)

duties

d)

responsibilities

11.

Volunteering in nursing homes or in democratic institutions are examples of ________ service.

a)
community
b)

armed

c)

mandatory

d)

voluntary

12.

A legally recognized member of a country is a ...

a)
resident
b)
tourist
c)
immigrant
d)
citizen
13.

Which of the following are U.S. citizens?

a)

Anyone born in a U.S. state

b)

Anyone who goes through Naturalization

c)

Anyone who has at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen

d)

Anyone born in a U.S. territory

14.

If people can trust you to do the right thing, no matter the situation

a)

Responsibility

b)

Reliability

c)

Courtesy

d)

Trustworthiness

15.

Respecting the rights of others, and being helpful.

a)

Accountability

b)

Reliability

c)

Courtesy

d)

Naturalization

16.

Showing love and devotion to one's country.

a)

Naturalization

b)

Patriotism

c)

Citizen

d)

Honesty

17.

To always do the right thing, even when noone is watching. To always do your best.

a)

Responsibility

b)

Trustworthiness

c)

Accountability

d)

Patriotism

18.

Telling the truth is your first response to answering any question or dilemma. You don’t Lie.

a)

Self-reliance

b)

Honesty

c)

Courtesy

d)

Citizen

19.

Being responsible to someone or for some activity.  You are being counted on.

a)

Trustworthiness

b)

Honesty

c)

Courtesy

d)

Accountability

20.

The ability to take care of yourself. Personal Independence.

a)

Honesty

b)

Self-reliance

c)

Patriotism

d)

Accountability

21.

Being helpful is an example of which trait of a good citizen?

a)

Courtesy

b)

Trustworthiness

c)

Self-reliance

d)
Selfishness
22.

How does a person become a U.S. citizen without being born a U.S. citizen?

a)

Pay the citizen fee

b)

Naturalization process

c)

Hold a job in the United States for 10 years

d)

Buy a house in the United States

23.

Naturalization is the process in which aliens become _____.

a)
immigrants
b)
citizens
c)
residents
d)
visitors
24.

How many steps are there in the naturalization process?

a)
5 steps
b)
3 steps
c)
7 steps
d)
10 steps
25.

To start the Naturalization process how many years do you need to have lived in the U.S.?

a)

1 - 2 years

b)

8 - 10 years

c)

7 - 10 years

d)

3 - 5 years

26.

IF you are married to a U.S. citizen, how many years do you have to wait to apply for Naturalization?

a)
1 year
b)
5 years
c)
2 years
d)
3 years
27.

How old do you need to be to apply for Naturalization?

a)
21 years old
b)
16 years old
c)
18 years old
d)
25 years old
28.

In the Naturalization interview, what does an applicant need to be able to do?

a)

Read English

b)

Serve in the U.S. military

c)

Write English

d)

Pass a U.S. history and Civics test

29.

After the Naturalization interview, applicants need to file their petition with the Naturalization court and a __________________ will be completed.

a)

Home visit

b)

Appeals hearing

c)

2nd Interview

d)

Background check

30.

After passing the Naturalization Test and final approval is given by the Naturalization court, applicants must take an ______ of citizenship in a court of law.

a)
declaration
b)
application
c)

pledge

d)
oath
31.

Naturalized citizens are not eligible to become _______.

a)

Teachers

b)

President

c)

Generals/Admirals

d)

Vice President

32.

Which Amendement defines U.S. Citizenship and guarantees all citizens “equal protection under the law"?

a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
33.
Which of these is not a requirement to apply for U.S. citizenship?
a)
be a law-abiding citizen
b)
pass a U.S. History test
c)
join the military
d)
read, write, and speak English
34.

Alex is 45 and can speak English. He has a criminal record. He has a job. He owns a house. Can he apply for citizenship?

(a)  

35.

Jame is 17. He has lived in the in U.S. for 6 years. He has no criminal record. Can he apply for citizenship?

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

Isabella is 24, is married to a U.S. citizen, and has lived in the U.S. for 3 years. Can she apply for citizenship?

a)

Yes

b)

No

37.

Jessica is 18, has no criminal record, does not have a job, and has lived in the U.S. for 8 years. Can she apply for citizenship?

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

Things that citizens are required to do are ______.

a)

responsibilities

b)
rights
c)
duties
d)
privileges
39.

Things that citizens should do but are NOT required are known as ________.

a)

privileges

b)

rights

c)

responsibilities

d)

duties

40.

Sort the following into either Duties or Responsibilities of citizens

Categorize the following

Attend school

Serve in court

Defend the Nation

Pay Taxes

Obey the law

Respect the rights of others

Be informed

Participate in Government

Vote

Duty
Responsibilities
41.

Serving as a witness or on in a jury in court is a ____________.

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

c)

Right

42.

Citizens who choose to not fulfill their duties can face ______.

a)

A removal of their citizenship

b)

Legal consequences

c)

No consequences

d)

Termination from their job

43.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of citizens?

a)

Attending school

b)

Obeying

Laws

c)

Serving on

a Jury

d)

Voting

44.

Please identify the following as either duty or responsibility.

Volunteering in the community is​ a (a)  

Serving on a Jury is a ​ (b)  

Registering for the draft is a ​ (c)  

Voting is a ​ (d)  

Paying your taxes is a ​ (e)   ​

Choose from the below words
Responsibility
Duty
45.

The act of helping without expecting to get paid is ___________________.

a)

Fundraising

b)

Donating

c)

Community Service

d)

A duty of a citizen

46.

There are​ (a)   fundamental freedoms that every citizen is entitled to in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Choose from the below words
five
one
two
three
four
six
seven
47.

This freedom gives Americans the right to say what is on their mind in public or private without fear of punishment.

a)
Freedom of religion
b)
Freedom of speech
c)
Freedom of assembly
d)
Freedom of the press
48.

The limits of the Freedom of Speech are that you cannot commit which of the following?

a)

Slander

b)

Speeding

c)

Gossip

d)

Treason

49.

 A lie that is told & harms another person.

a)

Slander

b)
Personal opinion
c)
Constructive criticism
d)

Libel

50.

An action that endangers the country.

a)
Treason
b)

Libel

c)
Patriotism
d)

Slander

51.

This freedom allows for citizens to freely write their thoughts without fear of punishment.

a)
Freedom of press
b)
Freedom of speech
c)
Freedom of religion
d)
Freedom of assembly
52.

Printing lies about others is known as _________.

a)
slander
b)
libel
c)

treason

d)
malpractice
53.

Which Freedom protects the right to belong to a group or organization.

a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of Assembly
d)

Freedom of Petition

54.
  1. The Freedom of ​ (a)   allows citizens the right to express ideas to the government, and make (b)   requests.

Choose from the below words
Press
Assembly
Religion
formal
Formal
Informal
Petition
Speech
55.

The limit to the five freedoms in the First Amendment is that they do not allow citizens to break the (a)   .

56.

A change to the U.S. Constitution is called

a)

a veto

b)

an amendment

c)

an addition

d)

an exclusion

57.

The Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly, are a part of which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

14th Amendment

d)

2nd Amendment

58.

A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused individual by

a)

Obeying the law

b)

Joining the military

c)

Paying a fine

d)

Serving on a jury

59.

Which of the following are ways in which a citizen can particpate in their government?

a)

Running for public office

b)

Choosing not to vote

c)

Voting

d)

Peaceful Protest