Quarter 1 Civics EOC Review Questions

What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?

• Aliens

• Citizens

• Immigrants

• Residents

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7.CG.2.1

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• Passing a U.S. history and government exam

• Working in the U.S. for at least five years

• Being born to American parents

• Serving in the U.S. military

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SS.7.CG.2.1

Kuame Khumalo is a natural born citizen. He was born 19 years ago in South Africa. Which of the following statements would validate his citizenship status?

• Kwame is a citizen according to the law of the soil.

• Kwame has lived in the United States for more than 5 years.

• Kwame’s father was born in the State of New York.

• Kwame took the Oath of Allegiance at his naturalization ceremony.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

The passage below describes a court decision.

The Burlingame Treaty (1870) allowed the U.S. to deny citizenship to persons born in the U.S. whose parents were

born outside the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court granted writ of certiorari to a case challenging the constitutionality of

the treaty.

How did the court apply the 14th Amendment to decide this case?

• To deny a native person citizenship rights does not support constitutional principles.

• A naturalized citizen possesses all the rights of a native citizen according to the Constitution.

• Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they are unemployed.

• Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they do not own property.

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SS.7.CG.2.1

Explain the difference between a citizen's relationship with taxes and voting.

• Citizens who vote don't have to pay taxes

• Citizens must pay taxes every year, but they only need to vote every four years

• All citizens have to vote, but only adults have to pay taxes

• All citizens must pay taxes, but voting is only encouraged

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SS.7.CG.2.2

Which right do citizens have?

• Attending private schools

• Owning property

• Holding a job

• Voting

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

• Planning a neighborhood recycling program

• Participating in a neighborhood party

• Completing homework on time

• Visiting public libraries

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Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

• state of nature

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• transparency of institutions

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SS.7.CG.1.11

The quote below is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon.

“To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice.”

Source: New York Times

Based on the quote, what can be presumed about the rule of law?

• It requires judicial review

• It promotes fair procedures

• It requires consistent application

• It promotes institutional transparency

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SS.7.CG.1.11

Which level of government regulates what is taught in schools?

• County

• Federal

• Local or municipal

• State

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