Becoming a Citizen
Who is a citizen?
A citizen is an official member of a country.
Name one right of a citizen.
The right to vote, freedom of speech, or government protection.
What are two things expected of a citizen besides belonging to a country?
To be loyal and follow the laws (responsibilities).
What document is given to a person at birth that proves their citizenship?
Birth certificate
David was born in Suriname but moved to Guyana as an adult. After living there for several years, he applied and was granted Guyanese citizenship.
Through which process did David become a citizen?
Naturalization
What document allows citizens to travel to other countries?
Passport
A person from Jamaica marries a Guyanese citizen and later becomes a citizen of Guyana. Which method of citizenship is this?
Registration of marriage
A man uses his national ID to register to vote. What is this document showing?
Proof of his citizenship or national identity.
Which of the three ways of becoming a citizen happens automatically, without needing to apply?
By birth
Jessica was born in Barbados but married a Guyanese man. When she applied to become a citizen of Guyana, she had to present her certificate of marriage. Why was this document important in her application?
It proved that she qualified for citizenship through marriage and verified her relationship to a Guyanese citizen.