In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?

a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States

What is an example of civic, or citizen, participation in your community?

help neighbors or friends after a disaster, especially those who are sick

a privilege or claim to something

Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list?

Take the Civics and US History test

What is a responsibility?

Something that you should do for others or duties to the government

If you were born in Mexico when your U.S. citizen parents were on vacation, would you be a U.S. Citizen?

Yes, a natural born citizen by blood

Which of the following best describes the term citizen?

A legally recognized member of a country

If you were born in the U.S. or one of it's territories, what kind of citizen are you?

You are a natural born citizen by soil

A naturalized citizen can do all of the following EXCEPT:

Become President of the United States

Why is it important to attend public meetings, help neighbors, follow rules and volunteer in your community?

If citizens do not perform these actions, the common good will suffer.

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as Jury summons?

To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers

The most important reason for studying civics is so that we can

learn to become responsible citizens.

the act of betraying your country

Why is attending school considered a civic duty?

Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy

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1
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
Obeying the law
Attending school
Serving in court
Paying taxes
2
Which duty as a citizen is necessary to support government services?
paying taxes
obeying the law
serving on a jury
Serving in the military
3
What is an ordinance?
a law at the federal level
a law at the state level
a law at the local level
a law at the national level
4
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 immigrates to the United States
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
a person is born in an American territory
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What is an example of civic, or citizen, participation in your community?
Complaining to your friends about how unfair school policy on joggers is
wait for new laws to take effect
help neighbors or friends after a disaster, especially those who are sick
Buying a new X-Box
6
What is a right?
a privilege or claim to something
the supreme law of the land that can never be taken away
something you must do or face a penalty
something nice that people do for each other
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Which of the following is an obligation?
perform community service
serve on a jury
volunteer for a campaign
vote in an election
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Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list?
have at-least one american parents
live in the U.S before 2010
go on an inteview
Take the Civics and US History test
9
What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?
Alien
Citizen
Residents
Immigrants
10
What is a responsibility?
Something that you should do for others or duties to the government
Something no one takes seriously or cares about
When you get to do whatever you want and no one stops you
A law at the state level
11
If you were born in Mexico when your U.S. citizen parents were on vacation, would you be a U.S. Citizen?
Yes a native born citizen by soil
No, you would not get to be a U.S. citizen
Yes, a naturalized citizen
Yes, a natural born citizen by blood
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Which of the following will NOT result in someone becoming a citizen of the United States?
You are born in Germany to United States citizens who are on vacation
You are born in South Africa
You are 25 years old and you follow the steps to naturalization
You are born in Texas
13
Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen?
respects and obeys the laws
never questions the government
disrespects the rights of others
ignores important issues
14
Which of the following best describes the term citizen?
An individual who is able to vote in elections
A person who is loyal to and proud of his country
An individual that exercises political authority over another
A legally recognized member of a country
15
If you were born in the U.S. or one of it's territories, what kind of citizen are you?
You are a naturalized citizen
You're not a citizen
You are a natural born citizen by blood
You are a natural born citizen by soil
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A naturalized citizen can do all of the following EXCEPT:
Become President of the United States
Travel overseas
Vote
Run for Congress
17
Why is it important to attend public meetings, help neighbors, follow rules and volunteer in your community?
Because the queen has demanded that citizens fulfill these duties. HIDE AN
If you do not perform these actions, citizens will be charged with a crime.
If citizens do not perform these actions, the common good will suffer.
It's not really important to do these things and nothing will happen if you
18
What term used in the 14th Amendment describes people who are born or naturalized?
resident
refugee
immigrant
citizen
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Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as Jury summons?
To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
To guarantee court hearings remain public
To guarantee courts provide probable cause
To protect the constitutional right to confront one's peers
20
The most important reason for studying civics is so that we can
learn about the best places to live.
learn to become responsible citizens.
understand immigration quotas.
interpret birthrates and death rates.
21
What is treason?
the act of betraying your country
a requirement for every male citizen 18 and older
a way to show loyalty to your country
a part of the naturalization process
22
Why is attending school considered a civic duty?
To make sure people are able to get jobs in the future
Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy
Today's high-tech society needs educated employees
School districts depend on having a certain number of students
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Which of the following is a responsibility of citizenship?
registering for selective service (if you are a male) HIDE ANSWER
voting
paying taxes
following the law

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