Citizenship Quiz

The list below identifies several activities. - Attending a school board meeting - Voting in a primary election - Sending a petition to local officials - Putting a candidate's sign in your yard - Registering voters at a community college What do these activities illustrate?

• ways that citizens can meet their citizenship obligations

• opportunities for citizens to participate in national elections

• ways in which citizens can meet their citizenship responsibilities

• opportunities for citizens to influence political action committees

The diagram below shows the requirements 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 parent, spouse or child who is a U.S. citizen

Which practice is part of the 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

Which is a constitutional means of obtaining U.S. citizenship?

• paying U.S. income taxes

• being born in the United States

• buying real estate in the United States

• agreeing to obey the laws of the United States

The photograph on the left shows an accomplishment of Ms. Ester Tua Caballa. What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment?

• reside in the United States for five years; be of "good character"; pass a U.S. history test

• be of "good character"; pass a test of general knowledge; have a high school diploma

• be of "good character"; enter the United States lawfully; earn more than $20,000 annually

• reside in the United States for five years; enter the United States lawfully; serve in the armed forces

The notice below was posted by Florida Americorps.

• Florida Americorps is asking Floridians to fulfill their citizenship obligations.

• Florida Americorps is encouraging Floridians to take action to promote the common good.

• Florida Americorps is urging Floridians to demand the rights of citizenship.

• Florida Americorps is advising Floridians to apply to local government agencies to provide assistance.

Which act is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• paying taxes

• obeying the law

• attending civic meetings

• registering for Selective Service

The diagram below shows the naturalization process.

• Pay income tax for five years

• Serve in the U.S. armed services

• Be sponsored by an American employer

• Pass a test on American history and government

The Venn diagram below compares two means of becoming a U.S. citizen.

• Obtained at birth

• Does not include voting rights

• Obtained through naturalization

• Requires residence in the United States

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 without the help of civic participation.