Citizenship 1
I was born in an American territory to citizen parents. What type of citizenship is this?
Law of Blood
The legal process of becoming a citizen.
What is Naturalization?
A person that moves to live in a new country.
What is an immigrant?
I was born in Germany when my parents were on vacation there. What type of citizenship do I have?
What is Law of Blood
Your citizenship is determined by the country where you were born, this is called:
What is Law of Soil?
What do you call the ruling authority for a community?
the Government
This amendment defines citizenship.
What is the 14th amendment?
If I enter the country legally and work and pay taxes, I am considered what?
a lawful permanent resident (LPR)
Anyone born in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia automatically becomes what?
A Natural Born citizen
A person who moves from one country to another is an:?
an Immigrant?
I am 18 and an immigrant. After learning about history and government of US, I practiced reading and writing English. I have lived here legally for 5 years. I can now apply for what?
naturalization
working towards a common good, voting, volunteering, and attending civic meetings are examples of what?
responsibilities of a citizen
obeying the law, serving on a jury, protecting the country, paying taxes are examples of what?
duties of a citizen
I help out with the church food bank, I voted in last year's election. I pick up litter on my road. These are examples of citizen ________________.
What are "responsibilities" of citizens?
Neither of my parents are citizens but I was born in the U.S.. I am a citizen due to which type of citizenship?
Law of Soil
What is an impact of the 14th Amendment?
more voters
increased population which boost political power
aliens, immigrants, and refugees are examples of what
noncitizen
The process of becoming a citizen of a new country.
What is naturalization?
Which of these is NOT a duty:
a. Voting
b. Serving on a jury (if summoned)
c. Paying taxes
d. Selective Service
What is voting?
People who were born in another country and have not been Naturalized.
What are aliens or noncitizen
This is the final step in the Naturalization process.
What is taking the oath of allegiance:?
Giving of your time and services without expecting payment is referred to as what?
volunteering
Born or Naturalized.
What are the two paths to citizenship?