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Read the passage about a recent immigrant to the United States.Hannah and her family moved to the United States from Israel when she was just an infant. Hannah is 19 years old and is very interested in politics. She is studying political science at the local college. She has always wanted to become a naturalized US citizen; however, she has not yet taken the citizenship test. She is a responsible citizen in all regards. She volunteers, has never been in trouble with the law, and works on campus to help young students get involved in the political scene.

A
She is not old enough to vote.
B
She is not a responsible citizen.
C
She is not a United States citizen.
D
She has prior criminal convictions.
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What does the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press mean for news people?

A
They can write about unsupported rumors as if they were factual.
B
They must report the news without favoritism toward any point of view.
C
They can report the news without getting the government’s permission.
D
They must always challenge the government’s positions on major issues.
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Which of these people would be a natural-born US citizen? Select three options.Ivan was born in Russia, but his mother was born in the United States.Ethan’s parents were both born in Israel, but he was born in the United States.Alice was born in France, but all of her grandparents were US citizens.Pedro’s parents were both born in Spain, but he was born in the US territory of Puerto Rico.Sebastian was born in Greece, but he moved to the US with his parents before he was two.

A
Ivan was born in Russia, but his mother was born in the United States.
B
Ethan’s parents were both born in Israel, but he was born in the United States.
C
Alice was born in France, but all of her grandparents were US citizens.
D
Pedro’s parents were both born in Spain, but he was born in the US territory of Puerto Rico.
E
Sebastian was born in Greece, but he moved to the US with his parents before he was two.
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Which person is being a good community member?

A
Lola always takes an afternoon walk with her dog.
B
Ria studies hard to ensure she is on the honor roll each semester.
C
Cooper does grocery shopping for his family while his parents are at work.
D
Horace serves sandwiches at the local soup kitchen every Saturday afternoon.
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Read this quotation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt.Every man and every woman in this Nation—regardless of party—who have the right to register and to vote, and the opportunity to register and to vote, have also the sacred obligation to register and to vote. For the free and secret ballot is the real keystone of our American Constitutional system.This quotation addresses the point-of-view that

A
all adult citizens share a responsibility to vote.
B
only informed citizens should be allowed to vote.
C
political parties are a necessary part of the electoral process.
D
only certain people should be citizens of the United States.
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Charlotte wants to go to college to study medicine. As a high school junior, what would be a top personal responsibility for Charlotte?

A
writing for the school paper
B
studying to get excellent grades
C
being on a championship swim team
D
building strong relationships with friends
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Staying informed is an important part of civic participation. When getting information, what should citizens always be sure to do?

A
separate fact from opinion
B
listen to only one viewpoint
C
use a single source for information
D
reach a conclusion based on others’ opinions
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Which action is an example of community service that anyone could do at any time?

A
serve on a jury
B
serve in the military
C
vote in a local election
D
pick up litter at a local park
9

The US Constitution defines citizenship in the

A
Thirteenth Amendment.
B
Fourteenth Amendment.
C
Fifteenth Amendment.
D
Sixteenth Amendment.
10

The Fourth through Eighth Amendments involve rights in which area?

A
religion
B
assembly
C
criminal justice
D
government power
11

Which profession shows engagement in public service?

A
author
B
carpenter
C
firefighter
D
mechanic
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In the United States, the responsibility of voting includes

A
registering to vote in one’s home state.
B
making contributions to political campaigns.
C
signing up for a political party.
D
signing up for Selective Service.
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What do naturalized US citizens swear to do for their new country? Choose three correct answers.They will bear arms during peacetime.They will serve in the military when required.They will support and defend the US Constitution.They will show allegiance to the nation’s laws.They will vote in local, state, and federal elections.They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.

A
They will bear arms during peacetime.
B
They will serve in the military when required.
C
They will support and defend the US Constitution.
D
They will show allegiance to the nation’s laws.
E
They will vote in local, state, and federal elections.
F
They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.
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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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What subject matter is covered on the test required to become a naturalized US citizen? Check two options.civicscultureeconomicsEnglishgeography

A
civics
B
culture
C
economics
D
English
E
geography
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In the United States, potential jury members are notified of their duty by

A
a summons.
B
a phone call.
C
an e-mail.
D
a text message.
17

To volunteer for national service, US citizens can

A
serve at homeless shelters.
B
work for religious programs.
C
join the volunteer firefighters.
D
take part in Teach for America.
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Which constitutional amendment defines citizenship?

A
First
B
Fifth
C
Eighth
D
Fourteenth
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Which action is an example of someone taking personal responsibility?

A
serving on a jury
B
paying income and property tax
C
apologizing after making a mistake
D
voting in local, state, and national elections
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American citizens must pay federal taxes, which are paid via

A
income taxes.
B
sales taxes.
C
property taxes.
D
sin taxes.

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