Enjoy the game! You will be quizzed on the material covered in the Citizenship pages.

Public Policy and Community Service NaturalizationObligations and Responsibilities Citizen Ladder

PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE $100 What is the definition of public policy?

Public policy is a rule or law made by government to resolve problems. $100 HOME

PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE $200 What is the definition of community service?

Community service is an act that is not required by law that benefits yourself and or others. $200 HOME

PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE $300 What are examples of community service?

Food drives, clothes donation, beach cleanups, etc. are considered community service. $300 HOME

PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE $400 What are examples of public policy?

Examples of public policy are dress code (school), curfews for minors (city), having to wear a seatbelt (state), using passports for international travel (federal), etc. $400 HOME

PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE $500 According to Florida law, drivers must move over for stopped emergency vehicles (fire department, police department, etc.). Is this an example of public policy or community service?

This is an example of public policy because it is required by law. $500 HOME

NATURALIZATION $100 What is the definition of naturalization?

Naturalization is the legal process of becoming a citizen. $100 HOME

NATURALIZATION $200 What are the steps to the naturalization process?

The steps in the naturalization process are: Become a permanent resident of the United States. Must be a resident for 5 years if not marrying a citizen. Must be a resident for 3 years if married to a citizen. Must be military personnel for 1 year of the country. Apply for naturalization. (pass Civics Test, read/write English, and pass a background check) Take an Oath of Allegiance to the US. $200 HOME

NATURALIZATION $300 Juan was born in Rochester, New York. Both of his parents are citizens of Mexico. Is Juan a citizen? If so, what law/principle makes Juan a citizen?

Juan is considered a citizen because he was born in the US. He is a citizen because of “Law of the Soil”. $300 HOME

NATURALIZATION $400 Sakura is born in Tokyo, Japan. Her mother and father are United States citizens. Is Sakura a citizen? If so, what law/principle makes her a citizen?

Sakura is a citizen because her parents are US citizens. She is covered by “Law of the Blood”. $400 HOME

NATURALIZATION $500 What type of citizens are allowed to run for President in the United States?

Only natural born citizens can run for Presidential Office. $500 HOME

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES $100 What is the definition of obligation?

An obligation is an action that you MUST complete. $100 HOME

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES $200 What is the definition of a responsibility?

A responsibility is something that you SHOULD do, but don’t have to do. $200 HOME

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES $300 Martha is about to pay her property taxes. Is paying taxes an obligation or a responsibility?

Paying taxes is an obligation. $300 HOME

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES $400 Hillary is voting in the Presidential Election. Is voting an obligation or a responsibility?

Voting is a responsibility. $400 HOME

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES $500 Nadia is summoned to court to be a juror. Is jury duty an obligation or responsibility?

Jury duty is an obligation. $500 HOME

CITIZEN LADDER $100 What are the levels (from most inactive to most active) on the citizen ladder?

From least to greatest: Inactive Citizen Personally Responsible Citizen Community Oriented Citizen Problem Solving Citizen $100 HOME

CITIZEN LADDER $200 Dylan is upset about a law. He decides to complain about the government. What type of citizen is Dylan?

Dylan is an inactive citizen because he is not taking action in his government. $200 HOME

CITIZEN LADDER $300 Georgia is the co-sponsor of the Annual Forest Festival. She organizes the events and activities within the event. What type of citizen is Georgia?

Georgia is a community oriented citizen because she organizes the events within the community? $300 HOME

CITIZEN LADDER $400 Janet noticed students walking on the streets on the way to school. She decides to talk to city and state representatives to request more sidewalks in the community. The government later makes more sidewalks for the pedestrians to use. What type of citizen is Janet?

Janet is a problem solving citizen because she noticed problems and took action to solve them. $400 HOME

Elliot is on his way to vote. He does not organize events or request change in government, but wants to give back to the community. What type of citizen is Elliot? CITIZEN LADDER $500

Elliot is a personally responsible citizen because he gives back to the community when he can. $500 HOME