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History
7th
grade
The Obligations, Responsibilities, and Rights of Citizens
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe list below identifies several activities.
* Attending a school board meeting
* Voting in a primary election
* Helping on a phone bank for a mayoral candidate
* Putting a candidate's sign in your yard
* Registering voters at a community college
What do these activities illustrate?Ways that citizens can run for political officeopportunities for citizens to participate in national electionsopportunities for citizens to influence political action committeesways in which citizens actively participate in the political process - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows the requirements for becoming a naturalized citizen.
Which statement completes the diagram?Pay federal income taxHave an annual income of $20,000 or moreHave resided in the United States for five yearsHave a close relative (parent, spouse or child) who is a U.S. Citizen. - 3. Multiple ChoiceThis document was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty.
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?to guarantee our right to confront witnesses.to preserve constitutional limits on governmental power.to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers.to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. - 4. Multiple ChoiceEvidence obtained unlawfully by the police cannot be used in an American court of law. Which citizenship right prohibits this practice?protection against double jeopardythe right to face an accuser in open courtthe right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial juryprotection against unreasonable searches and seizures
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis photograph on the left shows an accomplishment of two men. What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment?resident in the United States for five years; be of "good character;" pass a U.S. history testbe of "good character;" pass a test of general knowledge; have a high school diplomabe of "good character;" enter the United States lawfully; earn more than $20,000 annuallyreside in the United States for five years; enter the United States lawfully; serve in the armed forces
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?serve on a juryregister for Selective Servicevote in all national electionskeep informed about national issues
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis sign was placed in public view by members of United Way.
Which statement best describes the impact of such activities by private citizens?They enable volunteers to earn more money.They often lead to friction between volunteer groups.They increase government involvement in people's lives.They can make a positive difference in the lives of those they help. - 8. Multiple ChoiceJoe Smith was found guilty of counterfeiting. When Smith was tried a second time for the same crime, he was found guilty.
Which citizenship right of Joe Smith has been violated?the guarantee of a speedy trial by jury in the Sixth Amendment?the prohibition against double jeopardy in the fifth amendmentthe right to face and question witnesses in the Sixth Amendmentthe ban on cruel and unusual punishments in the Eighth Amendment - 9. Multiple ChoiceBelow are some facts relating to the case of Jane Brown:
Jane Brown was arrested for shoplifting a CD. This was her first offense. She was fined $5,000 and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Which citizenship right of Jane Brown has been violated?the prohibition of double jeopardy in the Fifth Amendmentthe right to petition the government in the First Amendmentthe right to face and question witnesses in the Sixth Amednmentthe ban on cruel and unusual punishment in the Eight Amendment - 10. Multiple ChoiceThe table shows how U.S. voting rights have expanded in response to issues and problems.
Which statement best completes the table?Women demanded the right to vote.Native Americans demanded the right to vote.Men without property demanded the right to vote.African Americans demanded the right to vote without paying any special taxes. - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms.People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.People would benefit from the directionPeople would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?
obeying the law
paying taxes
attending civic meetings
registering for Selective Service
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows some of the rights of U.S. citizens and of lawful permanent residents.
Which completes the diagram?Right to refuse to pay taxesRight to run for publicRight to petition for habeas corpusRight to apply for patent of nobility - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?to reside in the United Statesto save money for retirementto vote in Presidential electionsto serve on a jury when summoned
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is one of the legal requirements for becoming a citizen?registering to votepaying income taxeshaving relatives in the United Statesliving in the United States at least five years
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