Vocabulary
What is the name for a legal member of a country?
Citizen
Tanya is 15 years old and has been a permanent resident of the U.S. for 10 years. She reads, writes, and speaks English fluently. Is she eligible for naturalization? If not, why?
Not, not 18 years old or older
What are the four OBLIGATIONS of U.S. citizens?
Pay taxes, follow the law, jury duty, register for the Selective Service (if male age 18-25)
Sasha was born in Florida to Russian parents. Is Sasha a U.S. citizen? If so, by what principle? If not, permanent resident?
Yes, by Law of Soil (natural-born citizen)
What is the name for someone who is officially allowed to live and work in the United States, but is not a U.S. citizen?
Permanent resident (aka green card holder)
A: What is the word for something a U.S. citizen is required to do by law?
B: What is the word for something a U.S. citizen should do?
A: Obligation
B: Responsibility
Eli is 27 years old and has been a permanent resident of the U.S. for 15 years. He is fluent in English and was convicted of felony assault 2 years ago. Is he eligible for naturalization? If not, why?
No, not "good moral character"
List three RESPONSIBILITIES of U.S. citizens.
Vote, attend civic meetings, run for public office, community service, petition the government
Jose was born in Ireland to American parents while they were visiting Ireland on vacation. Is Jose a U.S. citizen? If so, by what principle? If not, permanent resident?
Yes, by Law of Blood (natural-born citizen)
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution defines U.S. citizenship?
14th Amendment
What is the name for actions that benefit the whole community rather than individual interests?
Common good
Maya has passed her citizenship test on U.S. history and government. What is the final thing Maya must do to become a U.S. citizen?
Take the Oath of Allegiance
Obligation or responsibility?
Attending a town hall meeting to share your opinions with the new mayor
Responsibility
Leila was born in Egypt but has lived in the U.S. with her parents since she was 2. Her father works as an executive at a major U.S.-based corporation. Is Sasha a U.S. citizen? If so, by what principle? If not, permanent resident?
Permanent resident
A: Why is it important to follow the law?
B: Why is jury duty important?
A: It keeps people safe and maintains order.
B: It guarantees the right to a fair trial.
What is a way to communicate approval or disapproval to an elected official through a written letter and collecting signatures (aka a formal written request)?
Petition
Jerry has had a green card for 7 years but has lived 6 of those years in Pakistan. He is 52 years old and speaks English fluently. Is he eligible for naturalization? If not, why?
No, has not lived in the U.S. for 30 months
Obligation or responsibility?
Researching and voting for local school board candidates
Responsibility
Jackie is a British citizen who is visiting the U.S. for a week on vacation. Is Jackie a U.S. citizen? If so, by what principle? If not, permanent resident?
Neither a citizen nor a permanent resident
List three of the four things that citizens can do that permanent residents cannot.
Vote, run for office, get a U.S. passport, serve on juries
What is a system by which men ages 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for military service in case of an emergency?
Selective Service
What is one thing that natural-born citizens can do that naturalized citizens cannot?
Run for president/vice president
A: What happens when someone doesn't fulfill their OBLIGATIONS as a U.S. citizen?
B: What happens when people don't fulfill their RESPONSIBILITIES as U.S. citizens?
A: Punishment: jail, fines, loss of privileges
B: Common good suffers
Isabella was born in Brazil and immigrated to the U.S. with her parents at age 3. She is now 12 and recently watched her mom take the Oath of Allegiance. Is Isabella a U.S. citizen? If so, by what principle? If not, permanent resident?
Yes, by naturalization (naturalized citizen)
How did the 14th Amendment impact the participation of African Americans in the political process?
It provided for citizenship regardless of race.