Birthright Citizenship
The 14th amendment was passed to elevate who to citizenship originally?
4 million slaves
Before being given a Green Card, what does the government do?
Perform a background check (Make sure that potential citizens are potentially dangerous)
5-10 years
How was the issue of slavery resolved in the United States
The Civil War
This conflict convinced many Americans to lower the voting age to 18
The Vietnam War
This civic duty is mandatory for citizens and non citizens alike
Paying taxes (Provides services for the public and pays for government programs)
Define birthright citizenship in your own words
If you are born in the United States or on American soil, you are a citizen
After being given a Green Card, holders are legally classified as which group?
Permanent residents
How many test questions are there potentially on the US Civics Test? How many are asked in the test? How many must a person get correct?
100 possible ones, 10 are asked, and 6 correct answers
In Washington's day, the majority of African Americans could not vote. What percentage of Americans could?
20%
Name one of the suffragists we discussed in class
Susan B Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul
This civic duty allows citizens to participate in elections to help decide leaders and public issues.
Voting
Name 2 protected classes of the Constitution
Gender, race/skin color, age, religion, nationality
Identify two ways which potential citizens establish residency
Work a job, attend school, start a business, start a family, and become active in their community
Identify 2 of the 3 topics that are asked on the test
History, government, and American traditions
This amendment protected citizens’ voting rights by prohibiting states from denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude
The 15th Amendment
Name 2 ways which women raised awareness for passing the 19th amendment?
Protested, marched in parades, staged hunger strikes, and allowed themselves to be arrested
This civic duty prevents the gov't from having complete control over criminal trials and allows citizens a small role in the justice system
Serving on a jury
The 14th amendment also provides protection to individuals from who?
The government
Why is it important for potential citizens to establish residency for 3–5 years before moving to the next stage?
They want people to put down roots and become active members of their communities
For what reason is the U.S. History and Civics Test given in English?
Regardless of their previous country of origin, applicants must demonstrate a basic understanding of English for the test
What was the purpose of the 14th amendment following the Civil War?
To elevate 4 million former slaves and integrate them into the US as citizens
What is the goal of Civil Rights movements throughout history?
To challenge discrimination, promote equality, and expand rights for all people
This civic duty focuses on protecting the nation and maintaining its safety
Serving in the armed forces
What benefit does the 14th amendment do for us today?
Provides equal protection under the law for all people
Why are Green Card holders held to high standards while living in the United States?
To avoid consequences such as denial of citizenship or deportation
Why is the Oath of Allegiance an important step in the naturalization process?
It is a formal oath promising to support and defend the U.S. Constitution
Why did the Dred Scott decision increase tensions between the North and the South?
The decision denied citizenship and legal rights to African Americans nationwide
What was the irony of drafting 18 year olds to fight in a war before the 26th amendment was passed?
Young Americans were being drafted without a voice in government because they could not vote
Why is running for office an important civic duty?
It allows those eligible to participate and have a voice in deciding leaders and public issues