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Citizenship

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________

a)

Civility

b)

Selfishness

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Rudeness

2.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Trustworthiness and honesty

b)

Laziness and carelessness

c)

Dishonesty and selfishness

d)

Irresponsibility and rudeness

3.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Courtesy and respect for the rights of others

b)

Ignoring community rules

c)

Selfishness and greed

d)

Disrespect for others

4.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Responsibility and self-reliance

b)

Laziness and carelessness

c)

Dishonesty and selfishness

d)

Irresponsibility and dependence

5.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Respect for the law

b)

Ignoring rules

c)

Selfishness

d)

Disrespect for others

6.

One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Hard work

b)

Laziness

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Irresponsibility

7.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Patriotism

b)

Selfishness

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Irresponsibility

8.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Military service

b)

Selfishness

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Irresponsibility

9.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of a good citizen is _________.

a)

Community service

b)

Laziness

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Selfishness

e)

Irresponsibility

10.

Effective participation in civic life can include which of the following?

a)

Formulating questions

b)

Ignoring information

c)

Avoiding decision making

d)

Disregarding plans

11.

Effective participation in civic life can include which of the following?

a)

Analyzing information from a variety of sources

b)

Relying on a single source

c)

Refusing to analyze information

d)

Ignoring sources

12.

Effective participation in civic life can include which of the following?

a)

A) Expressing a position

b)

B) Remaining silent

c)

C) Avoiding opinions

d)

D) Ignoring issues

13.

Effective participation in civic life can include which of the following?

a)

Devising and implementing a plan

b)

Avoiding planning

c)

Ignoring plans

d)

Refusing to implement plans

14.

Effective participation in civic life can include which of the following?

a)

Practicing thoughtful decision making in personal, financial, and civic matters

b)

Making decisions without thought

c)

Ignoring civic matters

d)

Avoiding financial decisions

15.

Thoughtful and effective participation in civic life depends on the exercise of what?

a)

Civic responsibility

b)

Physical strength

c)

Financial wealth

d)

Artistic talent

16.

The answer is A

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

Personal traits of good citizens include:

a)

Honesty and responsibility

b)

Selfishness and dishonesty

c)

Irresponsibility and rudeness

d)

Disrespect for laws

18.

Effective participation in civic life can include –

a)

voting in elections

b)

ignoring community issues

c)

avoiding public discussions

d)

refusing to volunteer

19.

The answer is E

a)

E

b)

F

c)

G

d)

H

20.

Individuals demonstrate thoughtful and effective participation in civic life by:

a)

engaging in informed voting and community service

b)

avoiding public discussions and debates

c)

ignoring local and national issues

d)

refusing to participate in community events

21.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of good citizens is _________

a)

Civility

b)

Selfishness

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Rudeness

22.

Fill in the blank: One personal trait of good citizens is _________

a)

Trustworthiness and honesty

b)

Laziness and carelessness

c)

Dishonesty and rudeness

d)

Irresponsibility and selfishness

23.

Which of the following is a value important for civic life?

a)

Courtesy and respect for the rights of others

b)

Playing video games

c)

Ignoring the law

d)

Laziness

24.

Which of the following is a value important for civic life?

a)

Responsibility, and self-reliance

b)

Cheating

c)

Disrespect

d)

Procrastination

25.

Which of the following is a value important for civic life?

a)

Respect for the law

b)

Breaking rules

c)

Dishonesty

d)

Selfishness

26.

Which of the following is a value important for civic life?

a)

Hard work

b)

Laziness

c)

Disinterest

d)

Neglect

27.

Which of the following is a value important for civic life?

a)

Patriotism

b)

Indifference

c)

Apathy

d)

Disloyalty

28.

Which of the following is a value important for civic life?

a)

Military service

b)

Avoiding responsibility

c)

Ignoring duties

d)

Disrespecting authority

29.

Which of the following is a value important for civic life?

a)

Community service

b)

Selfishness

c)

Isolation

d)

Disengagement

30.

Which of the following is an example of effective participation in civic life?

a)

A) Formulating questions

b)

B) Ignoring issues

c)

C) Avoiding discussions

d)

D) Refusing to learn

31.

Which of the following is an example of effective participation in civic life?

a)

Analyzing information from a variety of sources

b)

Believing rumors

c)

Ignoring facts

d)

Avoiding research

32.

Which of the following is an example of effective participation in civic life?

a)

A) Expressing a position

b)

B) Staying silent

c)

C) Withholding opinions

d)

D) Avoiding communication

33.

Which of the following is an example of effective participation in civic life?

a)

Devising and implementing a plan

b)

Ignoring problems

c)

Avoiding solutions

d)

Giving up easily

34.

Which of the following is an example of effective participation in civic life?

a)

Practicing thoughtful decision making in personal, financial, and civic matters (e.g., voting, civic issues)

b)

Making impulsive decisions

c)

Ignoring responsibilities

d)

Avoiding participation

35.

An individual becomes a citizen through which of the following processes?

a)

By birth, naturalization, or through parents' citizenship

b)

By winning a lottery

c)

By purchasing a citizenship certificate online

d)

By living in a country for one month

36.

Means of obtaining citizenship – ____________

a)

By birth or by naturalization.

b)

By marriage only.

c)

By employment in government service.

d)

By purchasing property.

37.

What are the two ways a person can become a citizen of the United States?

a)

By birth and by naturalization

b)

By marriage and by employment

c)

By travel and by education

d)

By voting and by residency

38.

To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must be at least ____ years old.

a)

18

b)

16

c)

21

d)

25

39.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for naturalization in the United States?

a)

Be a legal resident for 3-5 or more years

b)

Be able to read, write, and speak basic English

c)

Own property in the United States

d)

Pass a naturalization test

40.

Taking the Oath of Allegiance is a requirement for becoming a citizen through naturalization.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

In what year did the federal government designate September 17th as Constitution Day?

a)

2005

b)

1990

c)

2010

d)

1987

42.

What is another name for Constitution Day?

a)

Citizenship Day

b)

Independence Day

c)

Memorial Day

d)

Labor Day

43.

What does Constitution Day recognize?

a)

Constitution Day recognizes the adoption of the Constitution of the United States and those who have become U.S. citizens.

b)

Constitution Day celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

c)

Constitution Day marks the end of the Civil War.

d)

Constitution Day honors the first President of the United States.

44.

The First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America guarantee which of the following fundamental rights and liberties?

a)

Freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches, due process, right to a fair trial, and equal protection under the law

b)

Right to bear arms, prohibition of slavery, voting rights for women, and presidential term limits

c)

Establishment of a national bank, regulation of interstate commerce, and appointment of Supreme Court justices

d)

Taxation without representation, quartering of soldiers, and prohibition of alcohol

45.

Fill in the blank: The First Amendment freedom of ________ means the government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.

a)

religion

b)

speech

c)

press

d)

assembly

46.

Fill in the blank: The First Amendment freedom of ________ means individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.

a)

speech

b)

religion

c)

assembly

d)

press

47.

What right does the press have according to the information above?

a)

The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

b)

The press has the right to make laws for the government.

c)

The press has the right to appoint government officials.

d)

The press has the right to control the military.

48.

Which amendment protects people from unreasonable government searches and seizure?

a)

The Fourth Amendment

b)

The First Amendment

c)

The Fifth Amendment

d)

The Tenth Amendment

49.

The Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments outline rights guaranteed by due process and equal protection under the law.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

What does the Fifth Amendment protect citizens from?

a)

The Fifth Amendment protects citizens from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police. It also guarantees due process, which means that the state and the country have to respect a citizen’s legal rights.

b)

The Fifth Amendment protects citizens from paying taxes to the government.

c)

The Fifth Amendment protects citizens from serving in the military during wartime.

d)

The Fifth Amendment protects citizens from voting in federal elections.

51.

Which of the following is NOT a right mentioned in the passage?

a)

Press

b)

Assembly

c)

Petition

d)

Voting

52.

According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have the right to a ______ and public trial.

a)

speedy

b)

fair

c)

delayed

d)

secret

53.

According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have the right to an ______ jury.

a)

impartial

b)

biased

c)

secret

d)

temporary

54.

According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have the right to know what they are being accused of.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have the right to see and question the witnesses or call witnesses.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have the right to a lawyer.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

The Fourteenth Amendment declares that no state may deprive persons born or naturalized in the United States equal protection of the laws.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

The Constitution of the United States of America establishes and protects the citizens’ fundamental rights and liberties. Few rights, if any, are considered ______.

a)

absolute

b)

conditional

c)

temporary

d)

universal

59.

The First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America guarantee which fundamental rights and liberties?

a)

Freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches, due process, right to a fair trial, and equal protection under the law

b)

Right to bear arms, prohibition of slavery, voting rights for women, and presidential term limits

c)

Right to own property, freedom from taxation, right to privacy, and right to education

d)

Freedom of religion, right to petition, right to assemble, and right to travel

60.

Which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable government searches and seizure?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

61.

Which of the following is NOT a freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of religion

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Right to a speedy trial

d)

Freedom of the press

62.

The Fifth Amendment guarantees which of the following rights?

a)

Freedom of assembly

b)

Due process of law

c)

Right to bear arms

d)

Freedom of the press

63.

Fill in the blank: The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a ______ and public trial.

a)

speedy

b)

fair

c)

lengthy

d)

secret

64.

Which amendment guarantees equal protection of the laws to all persons born or naturalized in the United States?

a)

Fourteenth Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

Tenth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

65.

True or False: The First Amendment allows the government to establish an official religion.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Which right is protected by the Sixth Amendment?

a)

Right to a lawyer

b)

Freedom of petition

c)

Right to bear arms

d)

Freedom of religion

67.

According to the passage, are any rights considered absolute in the United States Constitution?

a)

Few rights, if any, are considered absolute.

b)

All rights are considered absolute.

c)

Most rights are considered absolute.

d)

No rights are protected at all.