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CE Unit 1 - Citizenship

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 2hrs 56mins

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Class
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1.

What message is the artist most likely hoping to convey with this cartoon?

a)

Elephants and donkeys can be trained to build sidewalks

b)

The pathway to citizenship is easy

c)

The Democratic and Republican parties want to establish an easier pathway to citizenship

d)

The pathway to citizenship is riddled with barriers

2.

Which three statements are rights guaranteed by the First Amendment?

a)

the right to religious practice

b)

the right to make laws

c)

the right to free speech

d)

the right to vote in state elections

e)

the right to peacefully assemble

3.

While the First Amendment provides us with freedom of speech and the press, it has been clearly established that individuals that make certain types of speech, such as libel, slander, or words that incite violence are not protected. Carefully examine the image and determine if what you can see/read is protected or not; choose the best answer.

a)

Protected

b)

Not Protected

4.

While the First Amendment provides us with freedom of speech and the press, it has been clearly established that individuals that make certain types of speech, such as libel, slander, or words that incite violence are not protected. Carefully examine the image and determine if what you can see/read is protected or not; choose the best answer.

a)

Protected

b)

Not Protected

5.

While the First Amendment provides us with freedom of speech and the press, it has been clearly established that individuals that make certain types of speech, such as libel, slander, or words that incite violence are not protected. Carefully examine the image and determine if what you can see/read is protected or not; choose the best answer.

a)

Protected

b)

Not Protected

6.

While the First Amendment provides us with freedom of speech and the press, it has been clearly established that individuals that make certain types of speech, such as libel, slander, or words that incite violence are not protected. Carefully examine the image and determine if what you can see/read is protected or not; choose the best answer.

a)

Protected

b)

Not Protected

7.

Which action best demonstrates a citizen's freedom to petition the government for change?

a)

A worker joins the labor union at the shipping company that they work for

b)

A woman teaches Sunday school class at her church

c)

A mother contacts her state representatives pushing for stricter seat belt laws

d)

A writer publishes a weekly commentary for their local newspaper

8.

Which four of the following are ways that citizens can best bring about change?

a)

Research the candidates and the key issues

b)

Only vote during presidential election years

c)

Support a political candidate that shares their values

d)

Volunteer to help voting registration drives

e)

Contact your local, state, and federal representatives to share ideas

9.

After reading the article, in what ways have the parents of Amelia County peacefully pushed for change?

a)

Organized a hunger strike

b)

Staged protests

c)

Shouted death threats at the superintendent during the board meetings

d)

Wrote or called the school board members

e)

Blocked the entrances to the schools

10.

Besides staged protests and petitioning the school board, what is another way parents of York County could deliver positive change?

a)

Pulling their kids out of York County Public Schools

b)

Voting to decrease funds for the schools

c)

Running for and winning a seat on the school board

d)

Stop asking their children about their days at school

11.

Jah’Quez and Darius know that some children at their school lack school supplies. With the support of the school (parents, administration, and teachers), they organize a district-wide school supply drive. By starting this school supply drive, Jah’Quez and Darius are

a)

engaging in community service

b)

demonstrating a civic duty

c)

fulfilling their duties as students

d)

engaging in patriotic acts

12.

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

a)

It helps businesses find and train new employees

b)

It addresses local needs and serves the public good

c)

It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers

d)

It removes the national government's duty to improve society

13.

Examine the image and decide if it shows an example of serving the public good or not.

a)

Serving the public good

b)

Not serving the public good

14.

Examine the image and decide if it shows an example of serving the public good or not.

a)

Serving the public good

b)

Not serving the public good

15.

Examine the image and decide if it shows an example of serving the public good or not.

a)

Serving the public good

b)

Not serving the public good

16.

Examine the image and decide if it shows an example of serving the public good or not.

a)

Serving the public good

b)

Not serving the public good

17.

Studying issues and learning about candidates are activities expected of citizens before:

a)

serving on juries

b)

choosing a career

c)

attending a school

d)

voting in elections

18.

Immigration policies in the United States have __________ over time, reflecting the country's evolving social, political and economic priorities?

a)

stayed the same

b)

decreased

c)

changed

d)

been eliminated

19.

Which immigration act was signed by President Johnson; abolished quotas and created a preference system that focused on immigrants' skills and family relations with citizens or U. S. residents?

a)

Alien and Sedition Act of 1798

b)

Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

c)

Immigration Act of 1924

d)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

e)

Nationality Act of 1790

20.

Which immigration act limited the number of immigrants based on a national origins quota and completely excluded immigrants from Asia?

a)

Alien and Sedition Act of 1798

b)

Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

c)

Immigration Act of 1924

d)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

e)

Nationality Act of 1790

21.

Which immigration act raised the residency requirement from 2 to 14 years, authorized the president to deport "aliens," and permitted their arrest, imprisonment, and deportation during wartime?

a)

Alien and Sedition Act of 1798

b)

Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

c)

Immigration Act of 1924

d)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

e)

Nationality Act of 1790

22.

Which immigration act banned Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States?

a)

Alien and Sedition Act of 1798

b)

Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

c)

Immigration Act of 1924

d)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

e)

Nationality Act of 1790

23.

Which immigration act was the first law to define eligibility for citizenship and naturalization for “free white persons” and granted citizenship to children under the age of 21 that were living in the U.S. at that time?

a)

Alien and Sedition Act of 1798

b)

Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

c)

Immigration Act of 1924

d)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

e)

Nationality Act of 1790

24.

In response to rising numbers of illegal entries and alien smuggling, especially along land borders, in 1924 Congress created the

a)

U.S. Army

b)

U.S. Coast Guard

c)

U.S. Border Patrol

d)

U.S. Supreme Court

25.

Read the statement below and choose the two answers that best complete the sentence.

With the Naturalization Act of 1790, Congress established the first rules for naturalization in the U.S. It stated that “free white persons” (men) who had lived here for at least ___ years could be eligible for citizenship. It also included a requirement that the man have good character and take an ____ to support the Constitution of the United States.

a)

five

b)
two
c)

test

d)
oath
26.

Immigration and naturalization have led to an increasingly

a)

perplexing society

b)

different U.S. Constitution

c)

status quo society

d)

diverse society

27.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of naturalization?

a)

Having a driver's license

b)

Being able to speak basic English

c)

Taking the Oath of Allegiance

d)

Passing the Naturalization test

28.

A person with certain rights and duties under a government, and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

a)

Citizen

b)

Immigrant

c)

Pledge

d)

Refugee

29.

Which actions below are examples of respectful and effective civic participation?

a)

Being trustworthy and honest

b)

Being responsible and hardworking

c)

Being rude and disrespectful towards others

d)

Exhibiting patriotism for the U.S.

e)

Showing courtesy and respect for others

30.

Which of the following is not an example of effective and respectful participation in civic life?

a)

returning a lost wallet with $675 inside

b)

listening and respectfully responding to someone with a different political POV

c)

pushing for someone to banned from X for sharing views you don't like

d)

paying all of your bills and taxes on time

e)

helping to serve meals through the local homeless shelter

31.

Patriotism, military service, volunteering, and being an informed voter are all ways to participate in

a)

civic life

b)

jury duty

c)

civic duties

d)

career advancement

32.

Which act of civic participation is most directly related to elections?

a)

boycotting a business

b)

running for political office

c)

joining a group that tutors students

d)

volunteering for a community cleanup day

33.

Carefully read through the statements below. Which one BEST completes the analogy below? Responsibility of citizenship :: participating in elections Duty of citizenship :: __________________________

a)

serve in the armed forces if drafted

b)

be able to read, write, and speak basic English

c)

volunteering to clean up trash in neighborhood

d)

staying informed

34.

Unlike some countries, such as Iran, Israel, Russia, South Korea, and Switzerland, the United States has had an all-voluntary military since 1973. At this point, the United States has approximately 2 million active-duty, National Guard, and reserve members across six service branches. However, during times of war, our government has the option to call for a draft of all able-bodied men between the ages of 18-25, forcing them to serve for a minimum of two years. Due to this, all men, once they turn 18, are required to register for the

a)

U.S. Space Force

b)

Voting card and Passport

c)

Selective Service

d)

National Guard

35.

Developed in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford with the end goal of granting citizenship to formerly enslaved people, this amendment, ratified in 1868, defined citizenship in the United States.

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Thirteenth Amendment

d)

Fourteenth Amendment

36.

The Fourteenth Amendment established two pathways to citizenship in the United States.

The U.S. Supreme Court has held that a person is a __________ citizen of the United States if they are born within the territory of the U.S. 

a)

citizenship by descent

b)

natural born

c)

naturalized

d)

citizenship by descent

37.

The Fourteenth Amendment established two pathways to citizenship in the United States.

Citizens of foreign countries can work to become a ________ citizen of the United States by meeting and following through with the eligibility requirements as established by Congress. 

a)

citizenship by descent

b)

natural born

c)

naturalized

d)

citizenship by descent

38.

Which three of the following are required for becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States?

a)

Be a legal, permanent resident of at least 5 years

b)

Be at least 18 years old

c)

Pay federal taxes on earned income

d)

Show physical strength and flexibility

e)

Be of good moral character

39.

Which two of the following are NOT required for becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States?

a)

Have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and government

b)

Read, Speak, and Write English

c)

Take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States

d)

Promise to vote in every election

e)

Swear to never return to your home country

40.

Carefully read through the scenario and decide if the individual is already a natural born citizen, meets the requirements to become a naturalized citizen, or is ineligible to become a U.S. citizen.

At the age of nine, Izabella, who was born in Hachita, New Mexico, moved with her parents back to their home country of Poland. After 9 years in Warsaw, Izabella returns to the United States to attend George Washington University with the goal becoming a lawyer.

a)

Natural Born Citizen

b)

Naturalized

c)

Ineligible

41.

Carefully read through the scenario and decide if the individual is already a natural born citizen, meets the requirements to become a naturalized citizen, or is ineligible to become a U.S. citizen.

Kwame arrived in the United States five years ago with his parents as a 12-year-old. They were originally from the country of Sudan but were granted entry to the U.S. through an asylum request. Kwame is in his final year of high school, has a job Chick-fil-A, and plans to attend Old Dominion University with the goal of becoming a teacher.

a)

Natural Born Citizen

b)

Naturalized

c)

Ineligible

42.

Carefully read through the scenario and decide if the individual is already a natural born citizen, meets the requirements to become a naturalized citizen, or is ineligible to become a U.S. citizen.

Kateryna is a 45-year-old woman from Ukraine. She has been in the United States on a work visa since 2019.  An artist, she has been working as an Art Restorer at The Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg.

a)

Natural Born Citizen

b)

Naturalized

c)

Ineligible

43.

True or False

In addition to defining citizenship, the 14th Amendment extended the 5th Amendment due process rights to the state level.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which two of the following are rights guaranteed by the 4th Amendment?

a)

protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizures

b)

provides citizens the right to a speedy trial

c)

provides citizens the right to a lawyer

d)

no warrants issued without probable cause

45.

Which two of the following are rights guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?

a)

protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizures

b)

provides citizens the right to a speedy trial

c)

provides citizens the right to a lawyer

d)

no warrants issued without probable cause

46.

Which two of the following are rights granted by the 1st Amendment for all U.S. Citizens?

a)

defines citizenship

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

freedom of religion

d)

due process protections from the Federal government

e)

freedom to peaceably assemble

47.

Which two of the following are rights granted by the 5th Amendment for all U.S. Citizens?

a)

defines citizenship

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

freedom of religion

d)

due process protections from the Federal government

e)

freedom to peaceably assemble

48.

Which two of the following are rights granted by the 5th Amendment for all U.S. Citizens?

a)

defines citizenship

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

extends due process protects to the state level

d)

due process protections from the Federal government

e)

freedom to peaceably assemble

49.

Carefully examine the image provided. It represents a protest that occurred in the United States. Decide if, based on First Amendment protections, it shows an example of a peaceful protest or not.


a)

Peaceful Protest

b)

Not a Peaceful Protest

50.

Carefully examine the image provided. It represents a protest that occurred in the United States. Decide if, based on First Amendment protections, it shows an example of a peaceful protest or not.


a)

Peaceful Protest

b)

Not a Peaceful Protest

51.

Carefully examine the image provided. It represents a protest that occurred in the United States. Decide if, based on First Amendment protections, it shows an example of a peaceful protest or not.


a)

Peaceful Protest

b)

Not a Peaceful Protest

52.

Carefully examine the image provided. It represents a protest that occurred in the United States. Decide if, based on First Amendment protections, it shows an example of a peaceful protest or not.


a)

Peaceful Protest

b)

Not a Peaceful Protest

53.

Carefully examine the image provided. It represents a protest that occurred in the United States. Decide if, based on First Amendment protections, it shows an example of a peaceful protest or not.

a)

Peaceful Protest

b)

Not a Peaceful Protest

54.

Carefully examine the image provided. It represents a protest that occurred in the United States. Decide if, based on First Amendment protections, it shows an example of a peaceful protest or not.

a)

Peaceful Protest

b)

Not a Peaceful Protest

55.

Which three of the following are the best ways to stay informed about current issues and events?

a)

Reading historical fiction books recommended by the teacher or school medial specialist

b)

Watching all of the major cable news channels like CNBC, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and NewsNation

c)

Spending 2-3 hours viewing posts and videos on Instagram or TikTok

d)

Reading through all available print media such as the Daily Press, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Post, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Washington Times

e)

Watch or attend any debates or town halls held by representatives

56.

What does the Oath of Allegiance ask naturalized citizens to agree to?

a)

Promising to never visit your home country again

b)

Promise to give up your culture and religious beliefs

c)

Promising to vote in every election

d)

Promising to be loyal to the country and obey its laws

57.

The most basic responsibility of all citizens is to

a)

pay taxes

b)

contribute to the common good

c)

serve on a jury

d)

volunteer at a school

58.

Richard Hatch, the inaugural winner of the reality TV show Survivor, won $1,000,000. When filing his taxes the following year, he failed to report his winnings as part of his total income. The most likely consequence of this tax evasion would be

a)

a second appearance on Survior

b)

a warning

c)

a fine or jail time

d)

a refund