FLORIDA CIVICS EOC REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Citizen CORRECT ANSWER A citizen is a person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community Duties/Obligations of citizens CORRECT ANSWER Citizens must: obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation and serve on juries. These are the duties and obligations of citizens. Rule of Law CORRECT ANSWER The ________ is the principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern. Law of blood CORRECT ANSWER The law of _____ states if at least one of your parents was a US citizen when you were born, this makes you a citizen no matter where you are born. Law of soil CORRECT ANSWER The law of ____ states you are a citizen if you are born in the US, no matter what nationality your parents are. (Established by the 14th amendment) Naturalization CORRECT ANSWER This is a legal process to obtain citizenship. What are the steps in the naturalization process? CORRECT ANSWER 1. Obtain permission to enter the country and live in the US with a green card for 5 years. 2. Interview with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) official. He makes sure you meet the five requirements. (18 or older, must have been a lawful permanent resident for 5 years, proficient in English, good moral character, must understand US civics) 3. Take the citizenship exam and pass it. 4. Take the oath, after that you are a citizen. Immigrant CORRECT ANSWER A person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there Selective service CORRECT ANSWER It is a law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 18 to 25 to register for the military draft. Alien (legal or illegal) CORRECT ANSWER A person belonging to a foreign country or nation in the US. Responsibilities of citizens CORRECT ANSWER The responsibilities of citizens include: voting, attending civic meetings, being informed, respecting others, and volunteering in their community.