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According to the Constitution, what do individuals living in the United States have?
Rights and Responsibilities
What is an amendment to the Constitution?
A change to the Constitution
What does Publius mean?
The people, or Of the people
Besides Naturalization, what is another way to become a citizen?
By birth
How does a person become a U.S. Representative, Senators and the President?
U.S. citizens vote for them in Federal Elections
Name the promises that applicants make when they become U.S. citizens
Give up loyalty to other countries;
Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States;
Obey the laws of the United States;
Serve in the US military (if needed);
Serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed);
Be loyal to the
It is the law that everyone living n the U.S. must pay what?
Income Tax
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
The legal process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another
Naturalization
How does someone become a naturalized citizen? Name 3
Be 18 years old
Be a lawful permanent resident
Submit an applications for naturalization
Meet all eligibility requirements
Complete the naturalization test and interview process
Attend a naturalization ceremony and take the Oath of Allegiance
People in the U.S. have the right to say or write what they want without fear of going to jail.
Freedom of Speech
Those things we are morally or legally entitled to have or to do
Rights and Freedom
The people who supported the Constitution agreed to add what to the Constitution.
Amendments
How can freedom of speech be used to participate in American Democracy?
Writing to the newspaper; publicly giving their opinion on an issue or policy.
The Pledge of Promises of Loyalty to the United States.
Oath of Allegience
The pen name that Framers Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay used when writing the Federalist Papers
Publius
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of rights
A right and responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens
Voting in federal elections
4 amendments to the Constitution that pertain to voting who can vote .
Citizens 18 years or older; No paying a poll tax to vote; any eligible citizen can vote; a male citizen of any race
People have the right to practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Freedom of Religion
The principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
Rule of Law
A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial.
Sixth Amendment
A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, to support the passage of the Constitution in detail.
Federalist Papers
What are the 5 rights or freedoms in the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition (write to) the government
A system by which men who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, ages 18 through 26 must register with the U.S. government for military service.
Selective Service