Naturalization and Citizenship
What Amendment to the Constitution defines citizenship?
The 14th Amendment defines citizenship.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution that protect individual rights and freedoms.
List 4 duties of U.S. citizens.
Obey the law
Pay taxes
Serve on juries
Defend the nation if called
How do you say “to eat” in French?
Manger
A boy’s mass is 63 kg. What is his weight on Earth?
Weight = 63 × 9.8 = 617.4 N
What does the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment say?
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
What does “RAPPS” stand for in the 1st Amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech.
What happens when someone doesn’t fulfill their duties?
They can face fines, jail time, or loss of rights.
What is the French word for “to play”?
Jouer
A woman pushes a cart with 95 N of force 3 m in 10 s. How much power is generated?
Work = 95 × 3 = 285 J → Power = 285 ÷ 10 = 28.5 W
What are the two ways people become citizens of the United States?
By birth in the U.S.
By naturalization.
List 4 rights of the accused.
Right to remain silent (5th Amendment)
Right to an attorney (6th Amendment)
Right to a speedy and public trial (6th Amendment)
Right to a trial by jury (6th Amendment)
List 5 responsibilities of citizens.
Vote in elections
Respect others’ rights
Volunteer
Be informed
Participate in government/community
Translate: “To spend time”
Passer du temps
If 4000 J of work is done in 50 seconds, how much power is generated?
4000 ÷ 50 = 80 W
List four requirements for naturalization.
Be at least 18 years old.
Be a lawful permanent resident for 5 years.
Pass a test on U.S. history and government.
Take an oath of allegiance to the U.S.
Why are these rights important?
They protect people from unfair treatment and ensure justice in the legal system.
Why are responsibilities important?
They keep democracy strong and communities functioning.
Translate: “A movie theater”
Un cinéma
A student lifts a 230 N box 0.75 m. How much work was done?
230 × 0.75 = 172.5 J
Why is the naturalization process important?
It ensures new citizens understand and are committed to American laws, values, and democracy.
Name 3 Amendments that protect voting rights and their significance.
15th: African American men gained the right to vote.
19th: Women gained the right to vote.
26th: Lowered the voting age to 18.
These expand equality and representation in democracy.
What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
Duties are required by law; responsibilities are voluntary but essential for democracy.
Translate this sentence: “I like to watch a movie with friends.”
J’aime regarder un film avec des amis.
A train slows from 17 m/s to 10 m/s in 3.5 s. What is its acceleration?
(10 − 17) ÷ 3.5 = –2 m/s²