05 - Duties & Privileges of Citizens

What is naturalization?

• The process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress.

• The process of renouncing U.S. citizenship.

• The process of obtaining a work visa in the U.S.

• The process of applying for a U.S. passport.

What is the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• Protection from quartering soldiers

• Rights of persons accused of crimes.

Fill in the blank: Citizens have a legal obligation to pay local, state, and ______ taxes.

• Federal

• International

• Municipal

• Corporate

A citizen may be subpoenaed to serve as a ______ during a trial.

• juror

• witness

• lawyer

• judge

According to the University of Kentucky, what skills are important to develop to become an educated citizen?

• Engagement with current affairs

• Curiosity about the world

• Differentiating between facts and opinions

• All of the above

What is considered a voluntary responsibility of citizenship according to the text?

• Voting

• Community involvement

• Paying taxes

• Attending school

Citizens have the power to contribute to the well-being of their community by:

• Volunteering

• Getting involved in community organizations

• Working on community projects

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: The Adopt-A-Highway program was established in response to growing public concern about ______ along North Carolina's roadways.

• traffic

• pollution

• trash and debris

• wildlife

What is one of the goals of volunteerism and community engagement according to the text?

• Increase tourism

• Build connections between communities

• Reduce taxes

• Promote sports

According to the US Constitution, who needs to be a natural-born U.S. citizen?

• Senators

• Governors

• Presidents

• Mayors