During an examination for naturalization, an applicant must
A.
prove that he or she can read, write, and speak English acceptably.
B.
show that he or she believes in the Bible.
C.
prove that he or she knows nothing about U.S. history and government.
D.
submit to a lie-detector test.
2.
The most important reason for studying civics is so that we can
A.
understand immigration quotas.
B.
learn to become responsible citizens.
C.
interpret birthrates and death rates.
D.
ignores important issues.
3.
Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen?
A.
never questions the government.
B.
disrespects the rights of others.
C.
respects and obeys the laws.
D.
ignores important issues.
4.
The list below identifies several activities. What do these activities illustrate?
A.
ways that citizens can run for political office.
B.
opportunities for citizens to participate in courts.
C.
opportunities for citizens to influence other citizens.
D.
ways in which citizens actively participate in the political process.
5.
This photo shows the accomplishment of Pamela Alabedah. What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment?
A.
reside in the US for 5 years; be of good character; pass a US history test
B.
be of good character; pass a general knowledge test; have a high school diploma.
C.
pass a general knowledge test; enter the US lawfully; earn more than $20,000 a year.
D.
reside in the US for 5 years; enter the US lawfully; serve in the armed forces.
6.
This 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?
A.
to guarantee our right to confront witnesses.
B.
to preserve constitutional limits on governmental power.
C.
to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of peers.
D.
to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
7.
Which practice is part of the obligation of a US citizen to help defend the nation?
A.
serve on a jury.
B.
register for Selective Service.
C.
vote in all national elections.
D.
keep informed about national issues.
8.
What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their responsibilities of citizenship?
A.
People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms.
B.
People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.
C.
People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.
D.
People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic meetings.
9.
Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?
A.
obeying the law
B.
paying taxes
C.
attending civic meetings
D.
registering for Selective Service
10.
Which of the following is a legal requirement for becoming a US citizen?
A.
registering to vote
B.
paying income taxes
C.
having relatives in the US
D.
living in the United States at least five years.
11.
Which of these is an example of how the Constitution limits rights?
A.
by prohibiting ex post facto laws
B.
by giving citizens the right to vote
C.
by giving government some powers over us
D.
by allowing people to apply for writs of habeas corpus
12.
Which statement identifies a basic similarity between the US and Florida Constitutions?
A.
Both have a preamble, articles and amendments.
B.
Both prohibit the collection of personal income taxes.
C.
Both provide details on the qualifications for voting in elections.
D.
Both have detailed provisions on public education and local government.
13.
Everyone is protected from ex post facto laws, which would
A.
issue a court order releasing someone from imprisonment so that they can appear before the court.
B.
prosecute a person for an act committed before the law was passed that made the act a crime.
C.
act by a legislature which condemns and punishes individuals without a trial.
D.
be an enumerated right that is guaranteed by the Articles of Confederation.
14.
The rights granted in the Bill of Rights applies to
A.
ex post facto laws.
B.
everyone in the USA, including non-citizens.
C.
US citizens only.
D.
Bills of Attainder.
15.
Which of the following lists of amendments to the US Constitution guaranteed voting rights?
A.
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
B.
22nd, 23rd, 30th, 35th
C.
10th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 29th
D.
15th, 19th, 24th, 26th
16.
The _______________ specifies two paths to US citizenship; through birthright and naturalization.
A.
15th amendment
B.
14th amendment
C.
19th amendment
D.
26th amendment
17.
What is the most important difference between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution?
A.
the Florida Constitution is only for people in Florida and the other is for the whole country.
B.
the US Constitution is only for people in Florida and the other is for the whole country.
C.
the Florida Constitution is only for people in Florida and the other is for the whole world.
D.
the US Constitution is only for people in this country and the other is for the whole world.
18.
How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the US Constitution?
A.
It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the US Constitution.
B.
It is more difficult to amend the US Constitution than the Florida
C.
They both follow the exact same procedures for amendments.
D.
The US Constitution requires two steps while the Florida Constitution only requires one.
19.
Which obligation is owed by state governments to their citizens (reserved powers)?
A.
making local zoning ordinances.
B.
defending the nation against foreign attack.
C.
regulating the activities of professionals such as doctors and lawyers.
D.
building roads for citizens to use.
20.
Which obligation is owed by federal governments to their citizens (expressed & implied powers)?
A.
making local zoning ordinances.
B.
defending the nation against foreign attack.
C.
regulating the activities of professionals such as doctors and lawyers.
D.
building roads for citizens to use.
21.
Which obligation is owed by both federal and state governments to their citizens (concurrent powers)?
A.
making local zoning ordinances.
B.
defending the nation against foreign attack.
C.
regulating the activities of professionals such as doctors and lawyers.
D.
building roads for citizens to use.
22.
Which obligation is owed by local governments to their citizens?
A.
making local zoning ordinances.
B.
defending the nation against foreign attack.
C.
regulating the activities of professionals such as doctors and lawyers.
D.
building roads for citizens to use.
23.
Congress used an implied power to end racial discrimination with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Which expressed power did they use?
A.
regulate interstate commerce.
B.
declare war.
C.
establish copyright laws.
D.
print and coin money.
24.
What is one way that the government of the state of Florida differs from the federal government?
A.
Florida judges hold their positions with lifetime tenure.
B.
Members of the Cabinet in Florida also sit in the legislature.
C.
Several Cabinet members in Florida are elected rather than appointed.
D.
Unlike the Vice President of the United States, the Florida Lieutenant Governor is appointed.
25.
The diagram below shows some of the rights of US citizens and of lawful permanent residents. Which completes the diagram?
