Unit 1 Review

_________ is the study of the rights and duties of a citizen.

• Economics

• Patriotism

• Citizenship

• Civics

Which of the following best describes a Republic?

• A government where citizens choose a smaller group of people to govern on their behalf

• A government ruled by a king, queen, or other royal figure

• A government where all citizens vote on maters firsthand

• A government where all power is held by an individual or group not accountable to the people

Which of the following are legal duties the U.S. citizens are required to perform?

• Expressing opinions

• Being informed about issues

• Defending the nation

• Volunteering in the community

Which of the following is NOT a way you become a U.S. citizen through birth?

• You were born within a year of your parents leaving the U.S.
• You were born outside the borders but on U.S. territory
• One of your parents is a U.S. citizen
• You were born on American soil

If you were not born in the United States, what is the process called that allows immigrants to become citizens?

• Immigration
• Naturalization
• Conformation
• Delegation

All of the following are requirements for immigrants to become citizens EXCEPT--

• Resident of the U.S. for 5 years
• Provide letters of recommendation
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Pass a citizenship test and pledge loyalty to the U.S.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of citizenship?

• following the law

• Paying taxes

• Donating to charity

• defending the nation

How old must you be to vote in the United States?

• 16
• 17
• 21
• none of the above

Which of these is NOT a way to become a citizen of the United States?

• being born in America
• Having parents that are citizens
• naturalization
• reading books about America

Which of these is not a right of a U.S. resident?

• voting
• freedom of religion
• freedom of speech
• right to petition the government