enjoy the game! you will be quizzed on the material covered in the citizenship pages

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

Citizenship pages.

CITIZENSHIP JEOPARDY

Public Policy and

Community Service

Naturalization

Obligations and

Responsibilities

Citizen Ladder

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PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

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What is the definition of public policy?

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

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What is the definition of community service?

Community service is an act that is not required by law that benefits

yourself and or others.

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What are examples of community service?

Food drives, clothes donation, beach cleanups, etc. are considered

community service.

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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.

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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.

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NATURALIZATION$100

What is the definition of naturalization?

Naturalization is the legal process of becoming a citizen.

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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.

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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”.

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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”.

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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.

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OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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What is the definition of obligation?

An obligation is an action that you MUST complete.

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What is the definition of a responsibility?

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

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Martha is about to pay her property taxes. Is paying taxes an obligation or

a responsibility?

Paying taxes is an obligation.

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Hillary is voting in the Presidential Election. Is voting an obligation or a

responsibility?

Voting is a responsibility.

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Nadia is summoned to court to be a juror. Is jury duty an obligation or

responsibility?

Jury duty is an obligation.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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Elliot is a personally responsible citizen because he gives back to the

community when he can.

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