Revised Level 2 Unit 6 Self-Assessment on Segregation and Citizenship
This self-assessment, developed by Millie Aulbur and Russ Sackreiter, focuses on de facto and de jure segregation definitions, along with concepts of citizenship like the social policy determining nationality through ancestry. Test your knowledge on these topics through interactive questions and detailed explanations.
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Revised Level 2 Unit 6 Self-Assessment We The People, The Citizen and The Constitution Developed by Millie Aulbur, Director of Citizenship Education, The Missouri Bar, and Russ Sackreiter June, 2016 All questions within this assessment have been aligned with E.O.C. content objectives and test guidelines, and matched with the levels of D.O.K. Click here to start.
Instructions Read each question carefully, consider what the question is asking you to do. Some of the questions will ask you to match facts, others to read and interpret data or quotes. Read all four choices completely, then select the best answer by moving the cursor over the selection box until you see a hand If you give an incorrect response the assessment will ask you to return to the question. To do this, move the cursor over the selection box until you see a hand, then click. Click here to go to the first question.
1. Which phrase best describes de facto segregation? A. Any form of segregation mandated by law B. Groups of individuals who choose to be separate from society C. Any form of segregation not mandated by law D. Groups of individuals who are separate from society because of local law
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2. Which definition best describes de jure segregation? A. Any form of segregation mandated by law B. Groups of individuals who choose to be separate from society C. Any form of segregation not mandated by law D. Groups of individuals who are separate from society because of local law
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3. The social policy by which nationality or citizenship is not determined by place of birth, but by having an ancestor who is a national or citizen of the state. The Free Dictionary Identify the term which best describes the above definition. A. jus soli B. Naturalized C. dual nationality D. jus sanguinis
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4. Which statement best describes the right of jus soli? A. Citizenship may be granted to an individual born in the territory or state B. Citizenship may be granted to an individual born in a foreign country if the parents are U.S. citizens C. Citizenship may be granted to an individual even if they are citizens of another country D. Citizens may obtain citizenship from two different countries
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5. A person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country. American Heritage Dictionary What term best describes the above quote? A. naturalized immigrant B. de facto citizen C. Alien D de jure citizen
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6. Identify the best definition of a citizen. A. A person who is protected by law from legal prosecution B. A person entitled to the Bill of Rights without restrictions C. A person entitled to unlimited social, political, and legal rights D. A person that is a legal member of a nation or country
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7. Which phrase best describes the purpose of civil disobedience? A. Political and social law that economically discriminate B. Nonviolent refusal to obey Federal laws that are believed to be unjust C. Nonviolent refusal to obey laws that are believed to be unjust D. Nonviolent refusal to obey laws ruled unconstitutional by the courts
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8. Rights to personal liberty established by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and certain Congressional acts, especially as applied to an individual or a minority group. Dictionary.com Read and analyze the above definition. Which term best summarizes this statement. A. Political rights B. Civil rights C. De facto social rights D. De facto social and political rights
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9. Identify, which phrase best explains the purpose of collective security. A. A military agreement in which nations agree an attack on one is an attack on all B. A military agreement between a superpower and a third world country C. A military and economic agreement between two countries D. A military and economic agreement between members of the United Nations
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10. A process in which an individual may give up their citizenship or a naturalized citizen may have his/her citizenship taken away. Read and analyze the above definition. What is the best term that fits the selection above? A. Denaturalization B. Naturalization C. Deportation D. Deportation of a native born citizen
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11. Which action best describes the concept of dual national citizenship? A. An individual who is a legal citizen of a state and a nation B. An individual who is a citizen of one nation and applying for citizenship of another C. An individual born in one nation and immigrating to another D. An individual who is a legal citizen of two or more nations
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12. Which phrase best illustrates the definition of eminent domain? A. The power of the state or federal government to take private land without the owner s consent B. The power of the federal government to take private land without the owner s consent C. The power of the state government to take private land without the owner s consent D. The taking of private land for public and nonfinancial use
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13. Which statement best explains the impact of enlightened self-interest? A. The process of being a better citizen by serving the financial community B. The process of being a better citizen by serving ones own interests C. A person serving their own interests ultimately serve the community interests D. A person serving the interests of others ultimately serves their own interests
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14. Which are the effects of globalization? A. It grants groups of countries common currency and trade options B. It promotes increased trade, communication and technology between nations C. It improves the living standards of all nations D. It promotes a common language, currency and trade among nations
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15. Irving Washington believes every citizen is entitled to the standards within the Universal Declaration of Rights. What term best describes his philosophy? A. Universal rights B. Classical republicanism C. Human rights D. Right to autonomy
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16. Which phrase best summarizes the concept of immigration? A. An individual moving from one country to another B. An individual from one country applying for citizenship in another country C. The government from one nation asking a citizen to move to their country D. The movement of a citizen from one state to another
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