Understanding Citizenship
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet covering key concepts of citizenship, rights, responsibilities, and civic engagement.
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Understanding Citizenship
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of citizenship, its rights, and responsibilities.
1. Which of the following is NOT a common way to become a citizen of a country?
Being born in the country
Having parents who are citizens
Winning a citizenship lottery
Going through a naturalization process
2. Which of the following is a civic responsibility of a citizen?
Owning a car
Following laws
Traveling internationally
Having a pet
3. The term refers to the legal status of an individual as a member of a country.
4. Citizens have both rights and that come with their membership in a nation.
5. A common example of civic participation is in elections.
6. All people living in a country are considered citizens of that country.
True
False
7. Paying taxes is an example of a citizen's responsibility.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between a right and a responsibility of a citizen. Provide one example for each.
9. Describe why civic participation is important in a democratic society.
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