Vocabulary
citizenship through biological parents
Law of Blood
How many total steps are there in the Naturalization Process?
6
Law enforcement makes sure citizens do this
Obey the Law
What every citizen SHOULD do every November
Vote
How many senators are there in our country?
100
citizenship through birth in the US or in a US territory
Law of Soil
The age you must be to apply for citizenship
18
By doing this duty, our government is able to pay for essential services that we need
Pay Taxes
Going to school is the best way to do this
Stay Informed
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
when an immigrant becomes a citizen
Naturalization
You must be able to do these 3 things in English
Read, Write, and Speak
All citizens over 18 must appear to this when called, usually at a local level court
Jury Duty
An act of helping without getting paid
Volunteering
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
an immigrant who is fleeing danger in their home country
Refugee
How long you must have lived in the US to apply for citizenship
5 years
We accomplish this duty for 180 days a year.
Attend School
What everyone should do all the time. "Treat others the way you want to be treated"
Respect others
The official name of our National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner
This allows an immigrant to live in the country legally on a temporary basis
Visa (or Green Card)
The last step of the naturalization process
Swear an Oath of Loyalty
The official name for the military draft, which all men 18-25 must sign up for
Selective Service
Attend town meetings, voice your opinion, run for office, etc.
Participate in Government
Name 2 of the 5 US territories.
Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands