Citizenship
What is a citizen?
a person with certain duties and rights in a country
How old must you be to apply for naturalization?
what is ONE duty that all citizens have?
obey laws
pay taxes
jury duty
Name ONE of your first amendment freedoms
Religion
Assembly
Petition
Press
Speech
Which Constitutional Amendment Outlines Citizenship?
14th Amendment
What are two ways someone can become a U.S. Citizen?
By Birth
By Naturalization
What are 2 requirements (other than age) for naturalization?
oath of allegiance
citizenship test
Why is voting considered a responsibility and not a duty?
you choose whether to participate in gov't
the gov't cannot force you to do it
What is an example of Keep Order?
Police
Create Laws
Enforce Laws
Which type of government is run by a few? Usually wealthy or military leaders?
Oligarchy
True or False: A person can hold dual citizenship (U.S. and Another Country)
True
What is the final step of the naturalization process?
Oath of Allegiance
How does serving on a jury protect the rights of citizens?
JURY MADE UP OF RANDOM UNBIASED CITIZENS - ENSURES A FAIR TRIAL AND PREVENTS GOVERNMENT ABUSE OF POWER.
What is an example of Provide Services?
Roads/Highways
Schools
Postal Service
What type of government's power is inherited? (passed down through family)
Monarchy
Give one right that only U.S. citizens have
Voting
What subjects are being tested during the official U.S. Naturalization Test?
history, civics, government
why is paying taxes important? (I.e. which purpose of gov't would fit this?)
It is a duty because it allows the gov't to "Provide Services" (I.e. roads, schools, post office etc.)
What is an example of Make Economic Decisions?
Collect Taxes
What type of government allows for representatives to vote on laws on behalf of citizens?
Representative Democracy