Citizenship

A citizen is best defined as a person who

• lives as a permanent resident in a country

• was born in a country

• is native or naturalized to a country

• travels every part of a country

In order to become citizens, people who were not born in the United States must

• find a relative born in the U.S.

• reside in the country and pass a test

• swear loyalty to their home county

• serve in the U.S. military

Citizens are required to be

• born in the United States

• involved in the military

• loyal to the federal government

• members of a charitable organization

Which of the following is not a requirement for an adult to become a U.S. citizen?

• Have been born on U.S. soil

• Pass a U.S. history and government test

• Be a legal, permanent U.S. resident

• Swear loyalty to the United States

Which of the following is a requirement for all U.S. citizens over the age of 18?

• Serve in the U.S. military

• Attend a public school

• Respond when summoned to jury duty

• Apply for naturalization

Which of these is a way a person can become a citizen of the United States?

• Complete the naturalization process.

• Swear loyalty to the U.S.

• Become a permanent resident.

• Pass a government test.

Newly naturalized citizens recite the Oath of Allegiance in order to

• show loyalty to their newly adopted country

• pass a U.S. history and government test

• purchase property in the United States

• begin paying taxes to the U.S. government

Responsible citizens help to create

• a safe and secure society

• a perfectly run society

• an outstanding business environment

• the best school system

Which statement best explains why citizens are required to pay taxes to the government?

• If citizens do not pay taxes, they will lose their legal citizenship.

• Citizens who pay taxes receive special benefits, such as free food.

• Taxes help pay for the services government provides, such as education.

• Taxes are paid back to the people evenly, helping spread money around.

Which statement explains why citizens are required to obey laws?

• If citizens do not obey laws, they will lose their citizenship.

• Citizens should obey laws to prevent paying high taxes.

• Citizens should obey laws to help protect everyone's rights

• If citizens do not obey laws, only U.S. citizens will suffer.