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To Be or Not to Be a Citizen: Can You Pass the Naturalization Test? Prepared By: Kathy Wolff Rapid City Area School District Stevens High School Rapid City, SD Developed for Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study (LEGIS) Chiesman Center for Democracy, Inc. 1641 Deadwood Ave. Rapid City, SD 57702 www.chiesman.org 2009 The contents of the K – 12 LEGIS LESSONS were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (Grant No. 84.304c – LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study). However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. (EDGAR: 34 CFR) LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study HS.A.7; HS.B.7; HS.E.2 Lesson Title: To Be or Not To Be a Citizen: Can you pass the Naturalization Test? Prepared By: Kathy Wolff Grade Level: High School Time Required: 1--50 minute classes Lesson in Unit: 9-12 Lesson 7 of 14 in Unit: What is Government? Lesson 7 of 10 in Unit: Governmental Leadership Lesson 2 of 9 in Unit: Citizen Rights & Responsibilities I. Essential Questions: When you become a United States citizen, you receive certain rights and privileges of citizenship. The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is called naturalization and involves many steps. One step in the process is proving your knowledge of U.S. history and government by passing a test. Sometimes we, as U.S. citizens, assume we know what people in the process of obtaining citizenship are learning, but do we really? II. South Dakota Grade Level Content Standards 9—12.C.1.1. Students are able to explain the characteristics of various forms of government. 9—12.C.1.2. Students are able to determine the influence of major historical documents and ideals on the formation of the United States government. 9—12.C.1.3. Students are able to identify the principles of the American Constitution. 9—12.C.1.4. Students are able to explain the principles of American democracy. 9—12.C.2.3. Students are able to describe the process of naturalization. III. Assessment Strategies Assessment will consist scoring the Naturalization test and participation in the discussion concerning why citizens do not or may not know the questions on the test. IV. Learning Objectives Students will understand the naturalization process and evaluate their own knowledge of the history and civics facts that people attempting to become U.S. citizens must prove. Students will then analyze the reasons why citizens may not know this information and why the government requires new citizens to have this knowledge. V. Necessary Materials/Technology: 1. Computer with internet access 2. Naturalization Test VI. Background Information: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study Page 1 reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” - XIV Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Citizenship is one of the most coveted gifts that the U.S. government can bestow. Most people become U.S. citizens in one of two ways: 1. By birth, either within the territory of the United States or to U.S. citizen parents, or 2. by Naturalization. In addition, in 2000, Congress passed the Child Citizenship Act (CCA), which allows any child under the age of 18 who is adopted by a U.S. citizen and immigrates to the United States to acquire immediate citizenship. (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) VII. Detailed Lesson Description 1. Students will access the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service’s website. 2. Click and read the following links: a. Services and Benefits b. How Do I” Fact sheets c. Citizenship 3. Discuss as a class the seven general requirements for naturalization. 4. Distribute the Naturalization Test. 5. Score the test as a class. 6. Students will then work in small groups to analyze the following questions: a. Why does the government require new citizens to learn about the United States and its government? b. If naturalized citizens are required to know this information, what responsibilities do natural-born citizens have to know the same information? VIII. Bibliography/Resources www.uscis.gov (U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) The contents of the K – 12 LEGIS LESSONS were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (Grant No. 84.304c – LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study). However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. (EDGAR: 34 CFR) LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study Page 2 Naturalization Test 1. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"? Benjamin Franklin Patrick Henry George Washington Thomas Jefferson 7. What is the Bill of Rights? The first part of the Declaration of Independence The Pledge of Allegiance The Preamble The first 10 amendments to the Constitution 2. What color are the stars on our flag? Blue 8. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Gold Ended the Civil War Red Freed the slaves White Freed the Indians 3. In what year was the Constitution written? 1812 1787 Ended World War II 9. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? 1876 100 1776 102 4. What do the stars on the flag mean? One for each of our Founding Fathers One for each Article of the Constitution One for each state They are not symbolic of anything 5. What do we celebrate on the 4th of July? Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Independence Day Washington's Birthday 6. Who makes the Federal laws in the United States? The President 435 50 10. Who was the first president of the United States? Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson George Washington Patrick Henry 11. How many changes, or amendments, are there to the Constitution? 13 9 27 10 The Cabinet Congress The Supreme Court LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study Page 1 12. What are the duties of the Supreme Court? To serve the President as Cabinet members To write laws To execute laws 17. How many Supreme Court Justices are there? 9 3 10 13 To interpret and explain the laws 13. How many times may a Senator or Congressman be re-elected? Once There is no limit 6 times 18. For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives? 6 years There is no limit 4 years 2 years 4 times 14. What is the introduction to the Constitution called? The Bill of Rights The Declaration of Independence The Preamble 19. What holiday was celebrated for the first time by the American colonists? Columbus Day Memorial Day Independence Day Thanksgiving The Articles of Confederation 15. Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President die? The Speaker of the House The Secretary of the Treasury President pro tempore of the Senate 20. What is the minimum voting age in the United States? 18 21 16 35 The Secretary of State 16. What is the head executive of a city government called? Governor Mayor Congressman Superintendent 21. What are the three branches of our government? Democratic, Republican, and Independent Department of Justice, Department of State, and Department of Defense Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court Legislative, Executive, and Judicial LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study Page 2 22. Name some countries that were our enemies during World War II. Germany, Japan, and Switzerland Germany, Japan, and the Soviet Union Germany, Italy, and France Germany, Italy, and Japan 23. Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building? The President City Council 28. How many Senators are there in Congress? There are 100 Senators in Congress, 2 from each state. There are 50 Senators in Congress. There are 435 Senators in Congress. The number is based on the size of the population. 29. What do the stripes on the flag represent? Congress One for each state in the Union The Supreme Court One for each Article of the Constitution 24. What colors are the stripes on the flag? Red and blue Blue and white White Red and white 25. For how long do we elect each Senator? 2 years 6 years 4 years 8 years 26. What is the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our Government? The Constitution The Supreme Court The President Congress 27. Who was President during the Civil War? Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln The first 13 states One each for the Founding Fathers 30. Which President is called the "Father of our Country"? Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson George Washington George W. Bush 31. Where does freedom of speech come from? The President The Bill of Rights The Emancipation Proclamation The Declaration of Independence 32. Name one of the purposes of the United Nations. For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems To settle civil wars To govern the world To protect the United States John F. Kennedy George Washington LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study Page 3 33. What is the national anthem of the United States? 38. In what year was the Constitution written? America, The Beautiful 1812 The Star-Spangled Banner 1787 This Land Is Your Land 1876 God Bless America 1776 34. What group has the power to declare war? Congress The President The Cabinet 39. What is the supreme law of the US? The Declaration of Independence The Constitution The Magna Carta The Bill of Rights The Supreme Court 35. Who signs bills into law? 40. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? The President All people living in the United States Congress Registered voters The Supreme Court The President The Senate Native-born citizens 36. Who is Commander-in-Chief of the United States military? The Secretary of State The Secretary of Defense The Vice President 41. Who elects Congress? The Electoral College The citizens of the United States The Governors The President and his Cabinet The President 42. Why did the Pilgrims come to America? 37. What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence? To escape the Revolutionary War Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press In search of gold That all men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness To gain religious freedom That there are three branches of government That there should be checks and balances within the government To meet the Indians 43. What is the most important right granted to United States citizens? Right to live in the United States Right to work in the United States Right to vote Right to happiness LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study Page 4 49. What were the 13 original states? 44. What special group advises the President? Advisory Board The Cabinet The Supreme Court The electoral college 45. What color are the stars on our flag? Blue Gold Red White 46. What is the Constitution? Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Washington, D.C. Oath of allegiance The supreme law of the land 50. Independence Day celebrates independence from whom? The Declaration of Independence Great Britain The Star-Spangled Banner France 47. What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they were states? Spain Canada Provinces Regions Colonies Countries 48. What is the name of the President's official home? The Mayflower Monticello The White House The United States Capitol LEGIS: Legislative Education for Greater Inquiry and Study Page 5