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WorksheetsFlorida Civics
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, also known as the public good
law of blood
common good
law of soil
obligation
a legal member of a state and/or country
alien
citizen
resident
law of soil
a system by which men ages 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for military service
law of blood
selective service
citizen
common good
the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother
law of blood
law of soil
legal permanent resident
naturalization
the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the territory within which he or she was born
law of blood
legal permanent resident
law of soil
resident
the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen
citizen
law of blood
law of soil
naturalization
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
Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?
Yes, Law of Soil
No, she would need to be naturalized
Yes, Law of Blood
No, Maria is an Italian citizen
Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list:
be at least 18 years old
legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
be of good moral character
speak and read English
have at least one American parent
live in the U.S. prior to 2010
pass a civics and history test
Which part of the Constitution defines what a citizen is?
Article 1
25th amendment
14th amendment
preamble
Paying taxes is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Obeying laws is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Voting is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Attending civics meetings is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Running for office is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
A system by which men ages 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for military service.
Obeying Laws
Selective Service
Jury Duty
Paying Taxes
Why is it important for a citizen to fulfill the duty requested in this legal document?
to guarantee public hearings
to protect people from police brutality
to guarantee a person's right to a trial with a jury of their peers
to guarantee a person's right to a speedy trial
Which of the following best describes the result of people not voting in elections?
those that don't vote are not equally represented in government
more people will not vote
voter registration will decrease
voter fraud will increase
All of the following are rights exclusively guaranteed to all United States citizens except...
own a U.S. Passport
right to vote
right to a driver's license
right to a trial by jury
According to the graph, which of the following time periods showed the greatest increase in voter participation?
1820-1840
1900-1920
1960-1980
1800-1820
How does citizens paying taxes benefit the common good?
It gives businesses a chance to grow
The government can provide services for the public and help poor citizens
It increases taxes for businesses
It allows students to attend private schools
Which of the following affords citizens the ability to directly influence their local government leaders?
participating in community service projects
speaking at a Orange County City Council meeting
testifying before congress
paying taxes
