First Amendment
Citizenship
Rights and Duties
Civic Participation
Random
100

Freedom to practice any religion you want or no religion at all

Freedom of Religion

100

Two ways to become a citizen

Birth and Naturalization

100

Things citizens are required to do by law

Duties

100

A democratic society requires the active participation of

its citizens

100

You must be this old to apply for citizenship through naturalization

18 years of age

200

Freedom to gather peacefully

Freedom of Assembly

200

You must be able to do these three things to become a citizen through naturalization

Read, write and speak basic English

200

Things citizens are not required to do but should feel obligated to do

Responsibilities

200
  • Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole  and Volunteer and help to make the community a good place to work and live



ways to participate in community service

200

You must be this type of person (hint: no criminals allowed)

Be of good, moral character

300

Freedom to state your opinions and beliefs

Freedom of Speech

300

An individual with certain rights and duties under a government who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government

Citizen

300
Citizens who fail to fulfill their civic duties face this

Legal consequences

300

Being concerned for the community as a whole could include these things

environmental issues, public health and safety, education

300

You must be a legal resident of the United States for this amount of time in order to apply for citizenship through naturalization

3 years if married to a U.S. citizen

5 years if not married to a U.S. citizen

400

Freedom to publish information including that which criticizes the government

Freedom of Press
400

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside”

14th Amendment

400

The 4 duties of citizens

Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces if called, serve on a jury or as a witness in court

400

Volunteer and help to make the community a good place to work and live could include these things

becoming involved with public service organizations, tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes

400

Christopher was born in England. His mother is American and his father is British. Is he a U.S. citizen? How?

Yes, by birth (his mother is American)s

500

Freedom to let your opinions be known to government officials

Freedom of Petition

500

These two things have led to a diverse society, particularly in the twentieth-century

Immigration and Naturalization

500

The 7 responsibilities of citizens

Register and vote, Hold elective office, Communicate with government officials to influence government action, Serve in voluntary, appointed government positions, Participate in political campaigns, Keep informed regarding current issues, Respect others’ right to an equal voice in government



500

What type of society requires the active participation of its citizens?

A democratic society

500

Sophie is 25 and has lived in the United States for 5 years. She has been learning about American history while practicing her English. She has never been in trouble with the government. Is she eligible for citizenship? By what means?

Yes, by naturalization

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