Virginia Experience Civics & Economics Social Studies
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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Fact or Opinion<br />
Write F by each statement that is a fact and O by each statement that is an opinion.<br />
____ 1. Immigrants who have been naturalized have the same rights as any other U.S. citizens.<br />
____ 2. Anyone who was not born in the United States should never be allowed to vote.<br />
____ 3. A person should be allowed to become a citizen without having to learn English.<br />
____ 4. To become a citizen of the United States through naturalization, a person must show<br />
knowledge of American history.<br />
____ 5. U.S. legislation has a significant impact on the number of immigrants who become U.S. citizens.<br />
Inference<br />
Answer the questions.<br />
1. A citizen “by birth or by choice, owes allegiance” to a government. Circle ways a citizen can<br />
demonstrate allegiance.<br />
pay taxes obey laws complain about the government<br />
start a rebellion vote in elections serve in the military<br />
2. If you feel you can no longer give allegiance to your government, what are responsible ways to act?<br />
Circle all that apply.<br />
A. become a citizen of another country<br />
C. ask officials to change its laws<br />
B. become a hermit in the woods<br />
Critical Thinking<br />
D. refuse to pay taxes<br />
Sample<br />
Many immigrants arrive in the United States knowing little or no English.<br />
1. Why might they try to learn English? __________________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________<br />
2. Why might they decide not to try to learn English? ______________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________<br />
3. How could your community help those who want to learn English? ___________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________________________________<br />
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