SOL 3 Review

In order to become an American citizen, an immigrant must study all of the following subjects EXCEPT

• English

• science

• United States History

• United States Government

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.

• 15

• 12

• 13

• 14

Which individual best demonstrates the active participation of a citizen promoting the common good for a democratic society?

• Stephen tutors at a local elementary school each week to help students in math.

• Kathryn visits her grandmother every week at a nursing home.

• Elizabeth works in a locally owned restaurant each weekend to save money for college.

• Tyler complains to his neighbors about his high electric bills.

Which Constitutional amendment identifies the two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen?

• 10th

• 12th

• 14th

• 16th

Hannah is fifteen years old and is concerned about the water quality of the river near a local chemical industry. The following actions can be taken by Hannah EXCEPT

• registering to vote and then voting for the candidate that has promised to protect the river

• contacting an elected official to encourage the creation of an ordinance to protect the river

• keeping informed about news regarding the industry and measures taken to protect the river

• volunteering for a political candidate that is promising to create laws to protect the river

How can a school recycling campaign affect the community?

• It could encourage businesses and individuals to recycle.

• It could encourage citizens to litter.

• It could hurt the economy of local businesses.

• It could lead to ordinances aimed at ending recycling programs.

To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles and the ability to

• read, speak, and write words in ordinary usage in the English language

• study for and pass a driving test

• demonstrate knowledge of world history

• serve on a jury as a witness in court, when summoned

Rita buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?

• Participating in a political campaign

• Staying informed of current issues

• Influencing government actions

• Communicating with government officials

Which statement describes a person eligible to begin the naturalization process to become an American citizen?

• Heidi is fifteen years old and is currently taking an American history class in high school.

• Claude has been a permanent resident for seven years and is fluent in English and French.

• Sasha has been a permanent resident for two years and has a full-time job at a local factory.

• Vladimir works for a company in Russia and spends six months each year in the United States.

Based on what you know about Olga, why is she unable to become a United States' citizen? Olga came to the United States from Eastern Europe to study Russian literature at a college in Virginia. She is learning to speak English, but cannot yet read or write English words. She applied for U.S. citizenship, but the Department of Immigration and Naturalization denied her request.

• Her parents were born in Eastern Europe.

• She needs to know how to read and write in English.

• She must first graduate from college.

• She is from a foreign country.