Mid-Year Practice #1

Which of the following is a requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen?

• Pay federal income tax

• Have an annual income of $20,000 or more

• Have resided in the United States for five years

• Have a close relative (parent, spouse or child) who is a U.S. citizen

Which practice is part of an obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?

• serve on a jury

• register for selective service

• vote in all national elections

• keep informed about national issues

Below is a quote from an individual about their place of birth.

“My Mother is from Canada and my father is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty-five years and is a U.S. Marine. I was born in Canada”

• Naturalization

• Immigration

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

Which of these is an example of a nation that practices the rule of law?

• The president does not have to follow the rules in situations where he/she accepts money for their presidential campaign.

• People do whatever their leaders decide and those leaders can change their minds whenever they want

• People are allowed to do things based on written rules that apply to everyone.

• People are free to do as they wish with no repercussions from the government.

What is a characteristic of a society under the rule of law?

• Officials are free to follow their own private judgment.

• Citizens are at liberty to act without any restraint.

• All citizens and officials are subject to the same rules.

• The ruler can take whatever steps he or she feels are necessary.

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

• People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms.

• People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.

• People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.

• People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• obeying the law

• paying taxes

• attending civic meetings

• registering for Selective Service

Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?

• To reside in the United States

• To save money for retirement

• To vote in Presidential elections

• To serve on a jury when summoned

What is a characteristic of U.S. citizenship according to the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• lived in the United States for twenty years

• born or naturalized in the United States

• owns property in the United States

• employed in the United States

The diagram shows the impact of Baron de Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Representative Government

• Separation of Powers

• Social Contract

• Trial by Jury