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Mr. Grant's Civics: 1st Quarter Study Guide

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

a)

All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

b)

All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

c)

All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

d)

All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.

2.

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

a)

Yes, Law of Soil

b)

Yes, Law of Blood

c)

Only if his parents go through naturalization

d)

No, he would need to be naturalized

3.

What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?

a)

Immigration

b)

Dual Citizenship

c)

Naturalization

d)

Visa Application

4.

What is the "law of blood?"

a)

You're a citizen because you were born in the US.

b)

You're a citizen because you were born to US citizen parents.

c)

You're a citizen because you became naturalized.

d)

You are not a citizen.

5.

What is the final step in the naturalization process?

a)

Interview

b)

Oath of Allegiance

c)

Live legally in the US for 5+ years

d)

Apply and pay the fee

6.

telling the government what you think by writing or signing a document is called...

a)

the common good

b)

petitioning the government

c)

selective service system (SSS)

d)

political participation

7.

What is a requirement, something a person or government has to do?

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

8.

Paying taxes is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

9.

Obeying laws is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

10.

Jury duty is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

11.

Voting is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

12.

How do the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship help the country?

a)

they contribute to the common good

b)

they keep you out of jail

c)

they give you something to do

d)

you share them with your neighbors

13.
This document was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty. 
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document? 
a)
to guarantee our right to confront witnesses.
b)
to preserve constitutional limits on governmental power.
c)
to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers.
d)
to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. 
14.

Clean water, police protection, and paved streets are all privileges enjoyed by American citizens. What civic OBLIGATION must be met in order for these services to continue?

a)

citizens must pay taxes

b)

citizens must vote

c)

citizens must attend school

d)

citizens must volunteer

15.

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how government works.

a)

petition

b)

citizen

c)

civics

d)

selective service

16.

Displaying a presidential candidate as an average person doing "normal" things is an example of what type of propaganda?

a)

Just Plain Folk

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Glittering Generalities

d)

Transfer

17.

Amendment in the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship and states that ALL citizens are equal under the law.

a)

common good

b)

rights

c)

civics

d)

14th Amendment

18.

An act that is beneficial for all or most members of a given community,

a)

selective service

b)

rights

c)

common good

d)

obligation

19.

Which option presents a clear point of view?

a)

Bias

b)

Propaganda

c)

Symbolism

d)

Metaphor

20.

The high cost of political campaigns encourage the use of special interest groups to secure ____________ for the campaign.

a)

candidates

b)

commercials

c)

platforms

d)

funding

21.

What amendment gives media the right to report on what's going on in government without government interference?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

9th amendment

22.

A person who seeks to influence or persuade politicians to vote a certain way.

a)

Senator

b)

Representative

c)

Lobbyist

d)

Candidate

23.

Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?

a)

A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

b)

A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe

c)

A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire

d)

A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill

24.

Fact or opinion: I think FSU is the best football team in America.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

25.

To uphold rule of law, courts should remain ________.

a)

Silent

b)

Partial

c)

Impartial

d)

Dedicated

26.

a person who legally belongs to, gives allegiance to, and has the rights and protections of a country.

a)

immigrant

b)

citizen

c)

civics

d)

civic participation

27.

Using a picture or word as a representation of something else is an example of:

a)

bias

b)

convey

c)

symbolism

d)

lobbying

28.

Who does the person in the poster represent?

a)

Lobbyists

b)

Interest groups

c)

The United States and its government

d)

All democracies around the world

29.

Former President Barack Obama telling Americans to vote for Hillary Clinton is an example of:

a)

Glittering Generalities propaganda.

b)

Bandwagon propaganda.

c)

Endorsement propaganda.

d)

Name-Calling propaganda.

30.

What's the purpose of propaganda

a)

to make you act in a certain way

b)

to force a society to think something

c)

to persuade you

d)

to entertain you

31.

What's the most likely example of bias

a)

a fairy tale

b)

a factual newspaper article

c)

an opinion piece in a magazine

d)

an article in a medical journal

32.

Which one of these would represent the plain folks technique in propaganda?

a)

Joe Biden having lunch with people in a small town diner in a rural town in Idaho.

b)

A man saying that Kentucky Fried Chicken is the best chicken he has ever eaten.

c)

A commercial jingle saying that everyone wants a McDonald's hamburger today!

d)

A WWII poster urging all American to buy bonds to beat Germany.

33.

propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something or someone because everyone else does

a)

bias

b)

bandwagon

c)

issue

d)

perspective

34.
The media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism or propaganda.
a)
True
b)
False
35.

An example of bias is--

a)

a tv station showing the commercials of only one candidate.

b)

charging more for certain products during a pandemic.

c)

limiting membership in a club to only people who pay their dues.

d)

voting for candidates in two different parties.

36.

Mass media is communication that reaches large numbers of people in a short time, such as all the following, except--

a)

newspapers

b)

telephone calls

c)

magazines

d)

books

37.
To favor one side over another
a)
symbolism
b)
Bias
c)
Propaganda
d)
slogans
38.
Uses facts and figures to show one side as positive and the other side as negative.
a)
Testimonial
b)
Card Stacking
c)
Glittering Generality
d)
Transfer
39.
the technique always shows the subject of the message in a positive light, but provides little or no information.
a)
Transfer
b)
Testimonial
c)
Glittering Generality
d)
Plain Folks
40.
using negative words and bad names to create fear and dislike for people
a)
Name Calling
b)
Plain Folks
c)
Transfer
d)
Testimonial
41.

What does the 14th amendment define?

a)

Who can be president

b)

How much Congress gets paid

c)

Citizenship

d)

The Naturalization Process

42.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

a)

Marrying a US Citizen and having a child with that person.

b)

Being a legal permanent resident for at least five years.

c)

Gaining employment in the United States for at least five years.

d)

Reaching age 18 while living in Washington, DC.

43.

What right do only citizens have?

a)

Attending public schools.

b)

Owning property.

c)

Holding a job.

d)

Voting.

44.
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.
45.

During the naturalization process, an immigrant has to take which kind a test?

a)

spelling test

b)

math test

c)

U.S. history/civics test

d)

driving test

46.

An obligation or duty is an action a citizen...

a)

can or should do to help the community.

b)

MUST do by law.

47.

How can citizens influence their government?

a)

by voting and communicating with officials

b)

by watching the news

c)

volunteering to help Mrs. Watson with Saturday school

d)

volunteering to work in a hospital

48.
Why do citizens need to learn about the candidates and issues before voting in an election?
a)
to be cool and vote for the same person their friends do
b)
You don't need to learn about them. 
c)
to make a good an informed decision
d)
to vote for whatever candidate that is going to raise your salary to make more money
49.

Which of the following is NOT a way to become a citizen?

a)

Be born in the US.

b)

Be born in a US territory or military base.

c)

Sign up for the selective service.

d)

Complete the Naturalization process.

50.

An ___________ is a person who comes to the US with the intention of staying permanently and becoming a citizen.

a)

Alien

b)

Immigrant

51.

Which of the following is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen

b)

Gaining employment in the U.S.

c)

Be able to read, write, and speak basic English

d)

Being born in a U.S. territory

52.

Leshaun was born in Mississippi. He traveled to Egypt and married a woman there who is an Egyptian citizen. They eventually had a daughter who is now 16 years old and wants to visit New York City. What will happen to Leshaun's daughter?

a)

She will be denied entry to the U.S. because she is not a citizen

b)

She will be allowed to enter the U.S. because she is a natural born citizen thanks to her father.

c)

She will be allowed to enter the United States because she became a naturalized citizen.

d)

She will be denied entry to the U.S. because her father has been gone too long so he is no longer a citizen.

53.

A citizen is a person who _________________________.

a)

has lived in the U.S. for seven years or more.

b)

has applied to live in the United States.

c)

lives in the U.S. and is age 18 or older.

d)

has rights and obligations.

54.

Imagine you're on a game show and the million-dollar question is: What is the Selective Service System?

a)

Is it a system that collects taxes from citizens?

b)

Could it be a system that enforces immigration laws?

c)

Or is it a system that drafts men between 18 and 25 into war if needed?

d)

Maybe it's a system that provides citizenship tests?

55.

SS.7.C.2.2

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?

a)

serve on a jury

b)

register for Selective Service

c)

vote in all national elections

d)

keep informed about national issues

56.

SS.7.C.2.3

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

a)

People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and

freedoms.

b)

People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.

c)

People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.

d)

People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.

57.

SS.7.C.2.2

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

a)

obeying the law

b)

paying taxes

c)

attending civic meetings

d)

registering for Selective Service

58.

SS.7.C.2.2

Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?

a)

to reside in the United States

b)

to save money for retirement

c)

to vote in Presidential elections

d)

to serve on a jury when summoned

59.

SS.7.C.3.6

Which statement best defines "due process" of law?

a)

Decisions affecting individuals are made by a jury of peers.

b)

Procedures used to enforce the law are fair, reasonable and just.

c)

People have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies.

d)

Government decisions affecting individuals are made in secret to avoid publicity.

60.

SS.7.C.3.6

Why is freedom of the press so important to democratic government?

a)

It keeps talented and creative writers employed.

b)

It helps government officials keep track of public opinion.

c)

It keeps citizens informed about the acts of their government leaders.

d)

It provides a place where candidates can advertise in election campaigns.

61.

What type of propaganda?

a)

Bandwagon Effect

b)

Name Calling

c)

Testimonial

d)

plainfolks

62.

What are ways in which individuals can monitor and influence government?

a)

Voting

b)

Attending civic meetings

c)

Protesting or petitioning government

d)

All of these

63.
Sarah felt very strongly about an issue in the news.  She wrote to her representative in Congress and expressed her feelings on the issue.  Then she wrote a short editorial for the local newspaper and sent it off.  Which statement describes Sarah's activities? 
a)

She was acting as a lobbyist.

b)

She was forming her own political party.

c)

She was starting her own special interest group.

d)

She was participating directly in government. 

64.

Who are the main sponsors of political action committees (PACs)?

a)

think tanks

b)

third parties

c)

interest groups

d)

grassroots organizations

65.

Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?

a)

interest groups

b)

the media

c)

lawmakers

d)

PACs

66.

Lady Justice holds a sword in one hand and scales in the other hand. She is also blindfolded. What does the blindfolding stand for?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Equality under the law

c)

Natural Law

d)

Separation of Powers

67.

"I like Ike" and "Feel the Bern" are examples of _________.

a)

Plain Folks

b)

Glittering Generalities

c)

Card Stacking

d)

Bias

68.

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how government works.

a)

petition

b)

citizen

c)

civics

d)

selective service

69.

Law of blood means a person is a natural born citizen if...

a)

at least ONE parent is a citizen.

b)

a grandparent is a citizen.

c)

BOTH parents are citizens.

d)

a person is born in the U.S.

70.

What is an alien?

a)

A citizen of another country

b)

A person who comes to a country to escape danger

c)

A person who leaves his or her country to settle in another

d)

A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country

71.

What is the term for a person who has left their country due to war or natural disaster?

a)

Immigrant

b)

Refugee

c)

Alien

d)

Resident

72.

What is the term for the rights and responsibilities that are associated with being a citizen?

a)

Citizenship

b)

Residency

c)

Naturalization

d)

Immigration

73.

What is the term for a person who has been granted the right to live in a country, but is not a citizen?

a)

Immigrant

b)

Refugee

c)

Resident

d)

Alien

74.

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

a)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

b)

Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

c)

Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

75.
How old must you be to go through the naturalization process?
a)
21
b)
18
c)
20
d)
any age
76.

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny (oppression) of government and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

a)
right to trial
b)
rule of law
c)
commerce clause
d)
elastic clause
77.

Things that citizens should do, but are not required to do are called:

a)

Duties

b)

Responsibilities

c)

Rights

d)

Liberties

78.

Someone who has betrayed his or her country might be convicted of

a)

The Selective Service

b)

Naturalization

c)

A crime called treason

d)

Allegiance

79.

Another word for loyalty is

a)

Allegiance

b)

The first 10 amendments

c)

U.S. National Anthem

d)

Oath of Allegiance

80.

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to--

a)

Develop a party platform for the candidate's party

b)

Raise money for candidates who support the same views

c)

Publicize a presidential candidate's ideas through the use of media

d)

See that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates

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