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Civics Corner

Get ready for your US citizenship interview with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the Civics History and Government Test questions, including eligibility requirements, voting rights, responsibilities of US citizens, and more.

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Civics Corner

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  1. Civics Corner Part 06

  2. March17 • April 14 • May 26 Saturday Closures

  3. Please remain standing and raise your right hand. Repeat after me: • I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God. • Do you understand what an oath is? • Yes, it is a promise to tell the truth • What did you just promise? • I promised to tell the truth. First Interview Questions!

  4. Why are you here today? • I’m here for my citizenship interview. • I want to become a US citizen • Why do you want to become a US citizen? • I want to vote. • I want a US passport. • I want to live with my family. First Interview Questions!

  5. How are you eligible to become a US citizen? • I have been a permanent resident for (>5) years. • OR • I have been a permanent resident for 3 years and I’m married to a US citizen. First Interview Questions!

  6. Q48 - 57 Review of Last Week’s Civics Qs

  7. Question 48There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Citizens 18 and older can vote. You don’t have to pay to vote. Any citizen can vote. (men and women) A male citizen of any race can vote. Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  8. Question 49What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? serve on a jury vote Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  9. Question 50Name one right only for United States citizens? Vote in a federal election, Run for office, Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  10. Question 51What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? • freedom of expression • freedom to petition the government • freedom of speech • freedom of worship • freedom of assembly • the right to bear arms Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  11. Question 52What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? the United States the flag Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  12. Question 53What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? • give up loyalty to other countries • defend the Constitution and laws of the United States • obey the laws of the United States • serve in the U.S. military (if needed) • serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) • be loyal to the United States Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  13. Question 54How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? eighteen (18) and older Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  14. Question 55What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? • give an elected official your opinion on an issue • call Senators and Representatives • publicly support or oppose an issue or policy • run for office • write to a newspaper • vote • join a political party • help with a campaign • join a civic group • join a community group Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  15. Question 56When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? April 15 Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  16. Question 57When must all men register for the Selective Service? at age eighteen (18) between eighteen (18) & twenty-six (26) Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  17. Congress Preparing for the Oath:

  18. Listen and Read Along: • Q58 – 69 (Start at 9:37) This week’s civics questions

  19. Write down the sentences that I dictate. Dictation Practice

  20. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Columbus Day is in October.

  21. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. American Indians lived here first.

  22. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Thanksgiving is in November.

  23. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. People want to be free.

  24. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

  25. Dictation Review • Columbus Day is in October. • American Indians lived here first. • Thanksgiving is in November. • People want to be free. • The first Thanksgiving was in November.

  26. Take a Break!! 10 minutes

  27. On my desk: • Please fill in the Interview Date sheet. • Please email me your results after you’ve had your interview: amclin@cuhsd.org • Did everyone sign in??? • Does anyone have an interview date soon? More Admin

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