SOL CE 6a Becoming a U.S. Citizen Quiz

What is citizenship?

• Legal status with rights and responsibilities

• A type of government

• A form of currency

• A holiday celebration

If a child is born abroad to U.S. citizen parents, how can they become a U.S. citizen?

• Through parents (citizenship at birth abroad)

• By applying for a visa

• By living in the U.S. for five years

• By attending a U.S. school

Which step in the naturalization process involves demonstrating knowledge of English and Civics?

• Pass citizenship test

• Attend an interview

• Submit Petition for Naturalization

• Take the Oath of Allegiance

What is the main purpose of the citizenship interview?

• To verify eligibility and good moral character

• To test math and science skills

• To check physical fitness

• To assess artistic abilities

Which of the following best describes a benefit of citizenship related to personal feelings?

• Sense of belonging and identity

• Earning more money

• Traveling for free

• Learning new sports

What are the two ways to be a U.S. citizen?

• By birth or through naturalization

• By marriage or by employment

• By voting or by paying taxes

• By traveling or by studying

What is naturalization?

• The process of becoming a U.S. citizen if you were not born in the U.S.

• The process of getting a driver's license

• The process of buying a house

• The process of registering to vote

What is the final step in becoming a citizen?

• Taking an oath of allegiance

• Receiving a passport

• Registering to vote

• Getting a job

Citizens are members of a community who ​ ​ (a)   a government and are entitled to the protection of that government.

• limit the rights of
• owe nothing to
• rule over
• owe loyalty to

This amendment gave citizenship to all people born in the U.S. even if they were previously a slave.

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

• 4th