Becoming a Citizen
What age do you need to be to apply for U.S. Citizenship?
18
Do all citizens in all countries have the same rights?
No
What is one responsibility of a U.S. Citizen?
Voting
Taxes
What age do you need to be to vote?
18
Does each state have their own president?
No, but they have governors.
How long do you need to live in the U.S. to apply for citizenship?
5 years
The natural rights that all Americans are treated with.
What is "common good"?
The good of all people, rather than just a few.
Why do we vote?
To have a say in our laws, and who gets to enforce them.
How many states do we have?
50
Can you become a U.S. citizen if your parents aren't from the U.S?
Yes
What is one example of a political right?
Voting
How can you make your voice heard in your community?
Voting
Petition
Protest
4 year terms, cannot serve more than 8
Washington D.C.
What does it mean to "pledge allegiance"?
To say that you are loyal to just one thing.
The Bill of Rights.
Varies
What would happen if we didn't have the right to vote anymore?
We wouldn't have any power over our government.
What is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing
What is one of the steps in becoming a U.S. Citizen?
Filling out an application
Providing legal documents
Pledging allegiance
Voting
Staying informed
Protection (if needed)
Protesting
What would happen if citizens didn't fulfil their responsibilities?
Varies
# of votes OR electoral college
Who was the first president of the U.S.?
George Washington