WorksheetsAmerican Citizenship Test
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 28mins
Civics is the study of the ______ and _______ of all U.S. citizens.
savings, loans
rights, taxes
responsibilities, duties
rights, duties
What are the ways a person can become a citizen of the U.S.?
Natural born and Naturalized
Naturalized and by accident
Naturalized and by force
Natural born, by a lottery
What rights do only citizens have?
Owning property
Voting
Attending public schools
Holding a job
Is someone born on a U.S. military base outside of the United States a U.S. citizen?
yes
no
Which of the following is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?
to save money for retirement
to vote in elections
to serve on a jury when summoned
to reside in the United States
What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?
People would find society was able to look after itself with help of civic participation
People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms
People would have more free time because they have fewer social obligations
People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms
Which one of these is NOT an obligation that U.S. citizens have?
Obey the law
Vote
Pay taxes
Jury duty
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
working in the U.S. for at least 5 years
Passing a U.S. History and Government exam
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
What is Naturalization?
The process of naturally eating healthy
Becoming one with nature
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen
Allowing nature to grow
a person who is a legal member of the nation and pledges his or her loyalty to that country
immigrant
alien
citizen
resident
Which Amendment explains citizens who are born and naturalized citizens?
no Amendment explains citizenship
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
Be 18 years old - Speak English - Pass a U.S. History test
requirements to apply for a Visa
requirements to apply for permanent residency
requirements to serve in the military
requirements to apply for citizenship
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by
naturalization?
a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
a person with no U.S. ties moves to the United States
a person is born in an American territory
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
Which of the following is not a requirement in the naturalization process?
taking a U.S. History test
have a job
speak English
apply
To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful permanent resident for at least ______ years if they are not married to a U.S. citizen.
3
5
7
10
TRUE or FALSE. A naturalized citizen has the same rights as someone who was born a U.S. citizen.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE. Only people born in the United States are considered citizens.
TRUE
FALSE
When naturalized citizens take their oath, what are they pledging their allegiance to?
the US flag
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the President
What is the definition of a citizen?
A person who pays taxes and votes
A person who lives in the country of their birth.
A person who serves in the military of their country.
A person who is a legal member of a country and should receive protection from its government
A naturalized citizen has the same rights as a person who is born a U.S. citizen, except _____.
they can't vote in elections
they can't travel to anywhere in the world
they can't serve in the military
they can't run for President of the U.S.
Which one of these could apply for naturalization?
a person born in an American territory
a person born in a foreign country
a person born on a U.S. military base
a person whose parents a citizens
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.
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least two years
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital
What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?
Immigration
Dual Citizenship
Naturalization
Visa Application
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
Under American law, which of the following would not be considered a United States citizen?
any baby born in the United States to two foreign parents
any baby born overseas to non-American citizens
any baby born in the United States to American parents
any baby born overseas to American parents
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
Which of the following are required to become a naturalized citizen of the U.S.? Check all that apply.
read and write English
live in the US 3 to 5 years and take a naturalization test
have a driver's license
own a home
The only way citizenship can be taken away is for
treason
voluntary giving up
multiple felonies
Congress votes on it
The rights of American citizens
can be taken away at any time
are guaranteed by the government
should apply only to certain groups
keep everyone in the same social class
The rights of American citizens are
equally applied to everyone
only found in the Declaration of Independence
ignored by Congress
protected by the US military
A government controlled by one person or a small group of people is called
democracy
dictatorship
monarchy
anarchy
Americans who wave the flag to show love for their country are expressing the idea of
immigration
naturalization
patriotism
majority rule
What level of the government is the closest to Americans citizens?
national
state
local
republic
A budget is a plan for
paying political leaders
helping needy
protecting citizens
collecting and spending money
If discovered by the government, _______________ will be deported.
illegal aliens
legal aliens
citizens
naturalized citizens
E Pluribus Unum is Latin for
one nation to rule them all
America the beautiful
out of many, one
in God we trust
The first European people to settle in North America permanently came from Spain during the
1400s
1500s
1600s
1700s
holding rights in the United States and another country at the same time
non citizenship
special citizenship
dual citizenship
naturalized citizenship
non-citizens living in the United States without permission
immigrant
alien
illegal citizen
naturalized citizen
to send a person back to his or her home country by force
removal
dual citizenship
migration
deport
What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
To create laws
To protect individual rights
To declare independence
To establish a government
Which of the following is a right only for U.S. citizens?
Freedom of religion
Right to a fair trial
Right to vote
Freedom of speech
What is the term for a person who is not a citizen of the United States?
Resident
Alien
Foreigner
Immigrant
