Constitution & Amendments
These are the official changes made to the U.S. Constitution.
amendments
One of the two primary paths to U.S. citizenship — becoming a citizen automatically by being born in the country or to citizen parents.
Birthright citizenship
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
1st Amendment
Displaying the US Flag is an example of...
a) patriotism
b) trustworthiness
c) civility
d) respect for the law
a) patriotism
Jamal was born on a U.S. military base in Germany to parents who are both U.S. citizens
Is Jamal a citizen? Why or why not?
He is a child born abroad to two U.S. citizen parents, so citizenship at birth applies
There are the two main steps the amendment process?
1. Proposal
2. Ratification
The second primary path to U.S. citizenship — the legal process for someone born in another country to become a U.S. citizen.
naturalization
This amendment protects a person from being forced to testify against themself in a criminal case
5th amendment
Returning a borrowed library book...
a) patriotism
b) trustworthiness
c) civility
d) respect for the law
b) trustworthiness
Does Hana have birthright citizenship?
Hana was born in Japan to two non-U.S. citizen parents who later moved to the United States and applied for green cards.
Would need to naturalize (not a U.S. citizen by birth).
Step 1 in amending the Virginia Constitution: Who proposes an amendment?
The General Assembly
Which topic is not part of the naturalization exam?
a) civics
b) history
c) math
d) geography
c) math
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
6th amendment
Which character traits is following traffic laws is...
a) patriotism
b) trustworthiness
c) civility
d) respect for the law
d) respect for the law
Does Carl have birthright citizenship?
Carl was born in Georgia to two noncitizen parents who were in the United States without legal status.
Answer: U.S. citizen by birth.
Step 1 in amending the U.S. Constitution: Who proposes an amendment?
Congress proposes amendments to the US Constitution
What significant piece of immigration laws was written in the 1880s to exclude Chinese immigrants?
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
4th amendment
Which character traits is "listening respectfully" ...
a) patriotism
b) trustworthiness
c) civility
d) respect for the law
civility
If Priya has taken the Oath of Allegiance , Priya has completed the _________________ process to become a citizen.
naturalization
"To ratify a proposed amendment, this fraction of the states must approve it by vote."
What is three‑fourths (¾) of the states
Immigration policy in US history has changed significantly, what major event at the start of the 21st century led to today's immigration policies.
This amendment defines birthright citizenship in the United States
14th amendment
Joining the military is an example of..
a) patriotism
b) trustworthiness
c) civility
d) respect for the law
a) patriotism
How long should someone reside in the United States before they can apply for naturalization?
3 years if married to a US citizen
5 years if not married to a US citizen