WorksheetsMr. Grant's Civics: 1st Quarter Study Guide
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 55mins
How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?
All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.
Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?
Yes, Law of Soil
Yes, Law of Blood
Only if his parents go through naturalization
No, he would need to be naturalized
What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?
Immigration
Dual Citizenship
Naturalization
Visa Application
What is the "law of blood?"
You're a citizen because you were born in the US.
You're a citizen because you were born to US citizen parents.
You're a citizen because you became naturalized.
You are not a citizen.
What is the final step in the naturalization process?
Interview
Oath of Allegiance
Live legally in the US for 5+ years
Apply and pay the fee
telling the government what you think by writing or signing a document is called...
the common good
petitioning the government
selective service system (SSS)
political participation
What is a requirement, something a person or government has to do?
obligation
responsibility
Paying taxes is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Obeying laws is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Jury duty is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Voting is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
How do the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship help the country?
they contribute to the common good
they keep you out of jail
they give you something to do
you share them with your neighbors
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?
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?
citizens must pay taxes
citizens must vote
citizens must attend school
citizens must volunteer
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how government works.
petition
citizen
civics
selective service
Displaying a presidential candidate as an average person doing "normal" things is an example of what type of propaganda?
Just Plain Folk
Bandwagon
Glittering Generalities
Transfer
Amendment in the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship and states that ALL citizens are equal under the law.
common good
rights
civics
14th Amendment
An act that is beneficial for all or most members of a given community,
selective service
rights
common good
obligation
Which option presents a clear point of view?
Bias
Propaganda
Symbolism
Metaphor
The high cost of political campaigns encourage the use of special interest groups to secure ____________ for the campaign.
candidates
commercials
platforms
funding
What amendment gives media the right to report on what's going on in government without government interference?
1st amendment
2nd amendment
3rd amendment
9th amendment
A person who seeks to influence or persuade politicians to vote a certain way.
Senator
Representative
Lobbyist
Candidate
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire
A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill
Fact or opinion: I think FSU is the best football team in America.
Opinion
Fact
To uphold rule of law, courts should remain ________.
Silent
Partial
Impartial
Dedicated
a person who legally belongs to, gives allegiance to, and has the rights and protections of a country.
immigrant
citizen
civics
civic participation
Using a picture or word as a representation of something else is an example of:
bias
convey
symbolism
lobbying
Who does the person in the poster represent?
Lobbyists
Interest groups
The United States and its government
All democracies around the world
Former President Barack Obama telling Americans to vote for Hillary Clinton is an example of:
Glittering Generalities propaganda.
Bandwagon propaganda.
Endorsement propaganda.
Name-Calling propaganda.
What's the purpose of propaganda
to make you act in a certain way
to force a society to think something
to persuade you
to entertain you
What's the most likely example of bias
a fairy tale
a factual newspaper article
an opinion piece in a magazine
an article in a medical journal
Which one of these would represent the plain folks technique in propaganda?
Joe Biden having lunch with people in a small town diner in a rural town in Idaho.
A man saying that Kentucky Fried Chicken is the best chicken he has ever eaten.
A commercial jingle saying that everyone wants a McDonald's hamburger today!
A WWII poster urging all American to buy bonds to beat Germany.
propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something or someone because everyone else does
bias
bandwagon
issue
perspective
An example of bias is--
a tv station showing the commercials of only one candidate.
charging more for certain products during a pandemic.
limiting membership in a club to only people who pay their dues.
voting for candidates in two different parties.
Mass media is communication that reaches large numbers of people in a short time, such as all the following, except--
newspapers
telephone calls
magazines
books
What does the 14th amendment define?
Who can be president
How much Congress gets paid
Citizenship
The Naturalization Process
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?
Marrying a US Citizen and having a child with that person.
Being a legal permanent resident for at least five years.
Gaining employment in the United States for at least five years.
Reaching age 18 while living in Washington, DC.
What right do only citizens have?
Attending public schools.
Owning property.
Holding a job.
Voting.
During the naturalization process, an immigrant has to take which kind a test?
spelling test
math test
U.S. history/civics test
driving test
An obligation or duty is an action a citizen...
can or should do to help the community.
MUST do by law.
How can citizens influence their government?
by voting and communicating with officials
by watching the news
volunteering to help Mrs. Watson with Saturday school
volunteering to work in a hospital
Which of the following is NOT a way to become a citizen?
Be born in the US.
Be born in a US territory or military base.
Sign up for the selective service.
Complete the Naturalization process.
An ___________ is a person who comes to the US with the intention of staying permanently and becoming a citizen.
Alien
Immigrant
Which of the following is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen
Gaining employment in the U.S.
Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
Being born in a U.S. territory
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?
She will be denied entry to the U.S. because she is not a citizen
She will be allowed to enter the U.S. because she is a natural born citizen thanks to her father.
She will be allowed to enter the United States because she became a naturalized citizen.
She will be denied entry to the U.S. because her father has been gone too long so he is no longer a citizen.
A citizen is a person who _________________________.
has lived in the U.S. for seven years or more.
has applied to live in the United States.
lives in the U.S. and is age 18 or older.
has rights and obligations.
Imagine you're on a game show and the million-dollar question is: What is the Selective Service System?
Is it a system that collects taxes from citizens?
Could it be a system that enforces immigration laws?
Or is it a system that drafts men between 18 and 25 into war if needed?
Maybe it's a system that provides citizenship tests?
SS.7.C.2.2
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
serve on a jury
register for Selective Service
vote in all national elections
keep informed about national issues
SS.7.C.2.3
What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?
People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and
freedoms.
People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.
People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.
People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.
SS.7.C.2.2
Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?
obeying the law
paying taxes
attending civic meetings
registering for Selective Service
SS.7.C.2.2
Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?
to reside in the United States
to save money for retirement
to vote in Presidential elections
to serve on a jury when summoned
SS.7.C.3.6
Which statement best defines "due process" of law?
Decisions affecting individuals are made by a jury of peers.
Procedures used to enforce the law are fair, reasonable and just.
People have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies.
Government decisions affecting individuals are made in secret to avoid publicity.
SS.7.C.3.6
Why is freedom of the press so important to democratic government?
It keeps talented and creative writers employed.
It helps government officials keep track of public opinion.
It keeps citizens informed about the acts of their government leaders.
It provides a place where candidates can advertise in election campaigns.
What type of propaganda?
Bandwagon Effect
Name Calling
Testimonial
plainfolks
What are ways in which individuals can monitor and influence government?
Voting
Attending civic meetings
Protesting or petitioning government
All of these
She was acting as a lobbyist.
She was forming her own political party.
She was starting her own special interest group.
She was participating directly in government.
Who are the main sponsors of political action committees (PACs)?
think tanks
third parties
interest groups
grassroots organizations
Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?
interest groups
the media
lawmakers
PACs
Lady Justice holds a sword in one hand and scales in the other hand. She is also blindfolded. What does the blindfolding stand for?
Checks and Balances
Equality under the law
Natural Law
Separation of Powers
"I like Ike" and "Feel the Bern" are examples of _________.
Plain Folks
Glittering Generalities
Card Stacking
Bias
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how government works.
petition
citizen
civics
selective service
Law of blood means a person is a natural born citizen if...
at least ONE parent is a citizen.
a grandparent is a citizen.
BOTH parents are citizens.
a person is born in the U.S.
What is an alien?
A citizen of another country
A person who comes to a country to escape danger
A person who leaves his or her country to settle in another
A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country
What is the term for a person who has left their country due to war or natural disaster?
Immigrant
Refugee
Alien
Resident
What is the term for the rights and responsibilities that are associated with being a citizen?
Citizenship
Residency
Naturalization
Immigration
What is the term for a person who has been granted the right to live in a country, but is not a citizen?
Immigrant
Refugee
Resident
Alien
There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?
Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service
Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service
Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization
Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny (oppression) of government and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
Things that citizens should do, but are not required to do are called:
Duties
Responsibilities
Rights
Liberties
Someone who has betrayed his or her country might be convicted of
The Selective Service
Naturalization
A crime called treason
Allegiance
Another word for loyalty is
Allegiance
The first 10 amendments
U.S. National Anthem
Oath of Allegiance
The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to--
Develop a party platform for the candidate's party
Raise money for candidates who support the same views
Publicize a presidential candidate's ideas through the use of media
See that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates
