Citizenship EOC Style Quiz

1.       Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? 

a.        Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.

b.       Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.

c.        Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.

d.       Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.

Benchmark: 2.1                            Complexity: DOK 1                             

Below is an excerpt from the 14^th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

2.       What is the purpose of the excerpt above?

a.        Explain the duties of citizens and states

b.       Define citizenship of the United States

c.        Protect the natural rights of immigrants

d.       Limit the rights of all Americans

Benchmark: 2.1                            Complexity: DOK 2                                             

3.       According to the excerpt, which of the following is considered an American citizen?

a.        Anyone living in a state, territory, or military base of the United States

b.       Only people who have gone through the naturalization process

c.        A limited number of people born in the United States

d.       Every person who was naturalized or born in an American territory

Benchmark: 2.1                            Complexity: DOK 2                                             

4.       What right do only citizens have?

a.        attending public schools

b.       owning property

c.        holding a job

d.       voting

Benchmark: 2.2                            Complexity: DOK 1                             

5.       Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

a.        planning a neighborhood recycling program

b.       participating in a neighborhood party

c.        completing homework on time

d.       visiting public libraries

Benchmark: 2.2                            Complexity: DOK 2                             

6.       Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

a.        volunteering in the community

b.       attending civic meetings

c.        voting in elections

d.       paying taxes

Benchmark: 2.2                            Complexity: DOK 2