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A Citizen's Responsibilities Answers

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An example of a volunteer opportunity within one’s community might be

A
join the US Army or US Navy.
B
sign up for the Peace Corps.
C
serve at a homeless shelter.
D
take part in Teach for America.
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An immigrant can become a US citizen through a process called

A
emigration.
B
naturalization.
C
registration.
D
residency.
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Which of these are required steps in the process to become a naturalized citizen? Select FOUR answers.

A
Pass a two-part test.
B
Be a resident of the United States for a certain number of years.
C
Join the United States military.
D
Promise to vote in every election.
E
Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.
F
Promise to obey United States laws.
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What is the difference between the responsibilities and the duties of US citizens?

A
Responsibilities are tasks that are required of citizens by law, while duties are tasks that are expected of citizens.
B
Responsibilities are laws that citizens must obey, while duties are optional activities that citizens can participate in.
C
Responsibilities are laws that citizens can choose whether or not to obey, while duties are activities that citizens must participate in.
D
Responsibilities are tasks that are expected of citizens, while duties are tasks that are required of citizens by law.
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Which of the following is an expectation of a good citizen, but not a legal requirement?

A
voting in every local, primary, and general election
B
paying taxes according to the law where you live
C
serving in the armed forces if drafted during wartime
D
following traffic laws and speed limits at all times
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A person is born a US citizen if he or she has parents who

A
currently reside outside the United States but are American citizens.
B
want to move to the United States and become naturalized citizens.
C
are not from the United States but work for a US company abroad.
D
once legally lived and worked in the United States as immigrants.
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The naturalization process involves several steps including

A
finding a citizen to serve as a sponsor.
B
living in the United States for two years.
C
taking and passing a two-part test.
D
writing an essay about citizenship.
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The US Constitution defines citizenship in the

A
Thirteenth Amendment.
B
Fourteenth Amendment.
C
Fifteenth Amendment.
D
Sixteenth Amendment.
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Which pair of statements best compares the rights and requirements of US citizens?

A
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to obey laws.
B
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to volunteer.
C
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to clean up litter.
D
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to testify in court.
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One example of a civic responsibility that is not a requirement is

A
registering for the draft.
B
serving as a jury member.
C
clearing litter from the street.
D
paying state and local taxes.

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