Citizenship and Civics Worksheet

Which term describes the legal process of obtaining citizenship in a new country?

• Alien

• Naturalization

• Refugee

• Civics

A person who is a member of a community and owes loyalty to a government is called a:

• Refugee

• Alien

• Citizen

• Naturalization candidate

The study of rights and duties of citizens is known as:

• Citizenship

• Naturalization

• Civics

• Government

Which term refers to a foreign-born resident of the United States who has not been naturalized?

• Citizen

• Refugee

• Alien

• Civics expert

A person who has left their home to escape danger such as war or persecution is called a:

• Citizen

• Alien

• Refugee

• Naturalization officer

According to the case study, what is Maria's likely status in the United States?

• Citizen

• Noncitizen

• Permanent Resident

• Refugee

Based on the information provided, what is Leo's likely status in the United States?

• Citizen

• Noncitizen

• Permanent Resident

• Asylum Seeker

Why is Leo eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election?

• He is a registered nurse

• He is a citizen and just turned 18

• He pays income tax

• He recently moved to the U.S.

What is the most likely reason Ahmed and his family were allowed to live in the United States?

• They wanted to join a protest

• They were granted asylum due to political persecution

• They were born in the U.S.

• They registered with the Selective Service

Compare the likely status of Maria, Leo, and Ahmed. Which of the following statements is correct?

• All three are citizens

• Only Leo is likely a citizen, while Maria and Ahmed are likely noncitizens

• Maria and Leo are citizens, Ahmed is a noncitizen

• Ahmed and Leo are citizens, Maria is a noncitizen