U.S. Citizenship and Government Concepts

The video is a game show episode of Street Smart Civics Edition, hosted by Selena Lewis and Uncle Sam, filmed at the Richard Nixon Library. Contestants answer questions about U.S. citizenship, covering topics like the definition of citizenship, the U.S. as a republic, influences on the founding fathers, rights and duties of citizens, eligibility for presidency, and naturalization requirements. The final question focuses on the 14th Amendment. The episode aims to educate viewers on American civics in an engaging format.

What is the relationship between an individual and the entity they live in called?

• Planet

• House

• Country

• City

What type of government does the U.S. have?

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Monarchy

Which ancient empire greatly influenced the Founding Fathers' ideas of citizenship?

• Chinese

• Persian

• Roman

• Egyptian

Which of these is not a right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?

• Right to vote

• Freedom of speech

• Ability to run for office

• Affordable home

Which of these is not a legal duty of a U.S. citizen?

• Knowing all 50 states

• Doing jury duty

• Paying taxes

• Obeying laws

According to the Constitution, only natural-born citizens are eligible for which public office?

• Governor

• Mayor

• Senator

• President

What must foreign individuals pass to become naturalized U.S. citizens?

• Pass a Civics test

• Memorize the Constitution

• Have a U.S. relative

• Serve in the military

Which amendment states that all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

What is the process called when a foreigner becomes a U.S. citizen?

• Integration

• Assimilation

• Naturalization

• Immigration

What is one of the benefits U.S. citizens enjoy?

• Free healthcare

• Guaranteed employment

• Free housing

• Freedom of speech