Citizenship Test Review

Married couple John and Elaine often play soccer at their local park. How can they take this activity and use it to help the community?

• Build a soccer field in their backyard.

• Offer to coach soccer at the local youth center.

• Play soccer in a different neighborhood.

• Watch the local high school soccer game.

Which of the following is a duty of every citizen?

• Joining a political organization

• Owning a house

• Running for political office

• Paying state and federal taxes

A citizen is accused of a crime and arrested. The citizen is ordered to stand trial in court. The citizen has the right to-

• Refuse to testify in court.

• Select every member of the jury.

• Refuse to show up in court.

• Lie on the witness stand.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution is described by this list? -Defines who can be a citizen -Prohibits states from denying "due process of law" and "equal protection"

• Thirteenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifteenth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

Which form of speech is a protected right of citizens?

• Campaigning for a political candidate

• Disobeying a law in protest

• Threatening to harm a person

• Lying about a public emergency

What is one required duty of a citizen?

• Getting a college education

• Voting

• Volunteering for local charities

• Obeying laws

What is a primary reason why eligible voters should go to the polls and vote on election days?

• Refusing to vote results in a fine.

• Voting is required by federal law.

• Voting gives citizens a voice in the government.

In which situation is a person being denied the right of "due process" as mentioned in the Fourteenth Amendment?

• A patron is asked to leave a restaurant for violating its dress code.

• A student is expelled and asked to leave school.

• A driver is assessed a fine for running a stop sign.

• A person is arrested and detained without probable cause.

Every year on July 4th, Paula hangs the American flag on her front porch. How is she participating in civic life?

• Showing patriotism

• Showing accountability

• Respecting the law

• Practicing self-reliance

Which is the best definition of the word "naturalization"?

• The process of jury selection used in the court system.

• The process of becoming a citizen of a country.

• The ceremony performed to welcome a new president.

• The act of displaying patriotism to one's country.