Unit 1 - Citizenship

This photograph shows individuals becoming U.S. citizens through the naturalization process. Which of the following describes the eligibility requirements they had to meet?

• reside in the U.S. for five years, be of good moral character, and be able to speak and read basic English

• be of good moral character, achieve permanent residency, and pledge to serve in the armed forces

• reside in the U.S. for five years, pass a reading and math test, and be at least 25 years old

• be of good moral character, pass a U.S. history and government test, and pay $15,000

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

• marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

• being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

• holding employment in the U.S. for at least five years

• reaching age eighteen and living in the U.S. capital

This diagram shows some general eligibility requirements. Which statement completes this diagram?

• Joining a Military Service

• Obtaining a Driver’s License

• Becoming a Naturalized Citizen

• Receiving a Social Security Card

These events describe the use of a U.S. government document.

Laura was born in France and lived in France until she moved to the U.S. at age 21. At age 25, Laura used her U.S. passport to travel to Morocco on vacation.

Why did Laura use a U.S. passport to travel?

• Laura was a resident alien of the U.S.

• Laura was a resident national of the U.S.

• Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of soil.

• Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood.

This passage describes a court decision.

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

• The 14th Amendment prohibits denying citizenship rights to people born in the United States.

• The 14th Amendment ensures that a naturalized citizen possesses all the rights of a natural born citizen.

• The 14th Amendment requires that persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship if they are unemployed.

• The 14th Amendment requires that persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship if they do not own property.

This is a table of the four most populated states in the United States.

How might this population information affect political campaigns?

• Candidates for governor will campaign for immigration reform in Texas.

• Candidates for president will campaign for immigration reform in Florida.

• Candidates for governor will campaign for naturalization reform in California.

• Candidates for president will campaign for naturalization reform in New York.

This table describes permanent resident status.

Based on this table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.

• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.

• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.

This is a graph of employment rates in the United States. What does this graph suggest about the impact of the naturalization process on American society?

• The naturalization process provides a long-term benefit to economic growth.

• The naturalization process limits political engagement for other U.S. residents.

• The naturalization process provides a long-term benefit to political participation.

• The naturalization process limits economic opportunities for other U.S. residents.

What responsibility do citizens have?

• attending public schools

• owning property

• holding a job

• voting

Which option provides citizens with the opportunity to impact the national government?

• voting for governor

• testifying before Congress

• joining a local interest group

• conducting a local service project