Unit 1-2 SOL Review

When taking the citizenship exam, an alien must be able to ______.

• demonstrate ability to perform basic mathematical functions

• demonstrate knowledge of American history

• recite the Pledge of Allegiance

• speak English perfectly

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?

• influence government by communicating with government officials
• obey laws
• pay taxes
• serve in the armed forces if called

The ____ amendment states “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.”

• 1st 
• 5th
• 14th
• 22nd

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Preamble
• Articles

What can you do to help the common good?

• paint your bike
• read a boo
• play with your toys
• help clean a park

The powers of government are divided into three branches

• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Individual Rights

When one branch has power over another branch

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Individual Rights

One duty of a U.S. citizen is _____.

• something you must do by law
• something can choose to do
• something that you want to do
• something you should do

Because so many immigrants have come to our country, we have a ______ population. 

• strange
• democratic
• diverse
• republican

Which of the following is not a freedom guaranteed by the first amendment?

• freedom of speech 
• freedom from taxes 
• freedom of religion
• freedom of the press