Test 1 Review

What is the definition of a "citizen" according to the U.S. Constitution?

• A person who lives in a country temporarily

• A legally recognized member of a country with rights and duties

• A person who pays taxes

• A person who works for the government

Which of the following is a constitutional means of becoming a U.S. citizen?

• Being elected to Congress

• Being born in the United States

• Owning property in the U.S.

• Serving in the military

Which of the following is an obligation of U.S. citizenship?

• Voting in elections

• Serving on a jury when called

• Donating to charity

• Attending public meetings

Which form of government is characterized by elected representatives and a constitution that limits government power?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional republic

• Oligarchy

In a federal system of government, power is shared between:

• The military and the courts

• The president and the vice president

• National and state governments

• The people and the media

Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. citizens rather than an obligation?

• Paying taxes

• Obeying the law

• Voting in elections

• Serving in the armed forces if drafted

Explain how a person can become a naturalized U.S. citizen.

• By being born in another country and moving to the U.S. for work

• By completing the legal process, including passing a test and taking an oath

• By marrying a U.S. citizen

• By living in the U.S. for one year

Which of the following best describes the impact of fulfilling civic responsibilities on society?

• It increases government spending

• It helps maintain a healthy democracy

• It reduces the need for laws

• It eliminates the need for elections

How does a constitutional republic safeguard liberty and freedom?

• By allowing one person to make all decisions

• By having laws that protect individual rights and limit government power

• By requiring everyone to follow the same religion

• By eliminating elections

Which of the following is an advantage of a federal system of government?

• It allows only the national government to make laws

• It balances power between local and national governments

• It eliminates state governments

• It gives all power to the president