Citizenship 1
Either I was born on American soil or one of my parents is an American citizen.
Birthright Citizenship or Citizenship by Birth
The legal process of becoming a citizen.
What is Naturalization?
A person that moves to live in a new country.
What is an immigrant?
Every male citizen ages 18 to 26 are required to sign up for this?
Selective Service
Katie is studying for her US history exam, the textbook that she is using to study is what kind of source? Primary or Secondary?
Secondary Source
Things that every US citizen are required to do by law and face legal consequences if they do not (ex. selective service and jury duty)
Duties of Citizens
I can vote and hold office, the right to say or write what I think, the right to follow my religion, the right to a fair trial and government protection in a foreign country.
What is "rights" of citizens?
This amendment defines citizenship.
What is the 14th amendment?
All of the following are duties except --
paying taxes.
registering and voting.
obeying laws.
serving jury duty
registering and voting
The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are all examples of what kind of source? Primary or Secondary?
Primary Source
Which of the following is NOT a step in the naturalization process?
being able to read, write, and speak English
knowledge of American principles
knowledge of American history
securing a well-paying job
Securing a well-paying job
What is the supreme law of the land and sets up our Government?
The US Constitution
I am 21 and an immigrant. I have spoken English since I was a child. I have since been in the military for 18 months. I am a good person but not sure what my next steps are to become a citizen. Can you help?
Fill out an application for naturalization
Pass the civics test and interview
Take the oath of allegiance
All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside."
The above excerpt from the United States Constitution is contained in which amendment?
The 14th Amendment
I get an education, the environment is safe, my teachers are trained and certified, and cannot be denied an opportunity to learn... these are all ____ you have in a school.
What are rights
I must obey the law, serve on a jury, protect country, pay taxes, attend school, witness in court, follow traffic rules or suffer legal consequences.
What are duties of citizens?
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?
These are things that every US citizen SHOULD. They are voluntary but necessary to ensure the common good.
Responsibilities of Citizens
These two Amendments to the US Constitution outline the right to Due Process.
The 5th and the 14th
I pay taxes to the IRS. I drive the posted speed limit, I show up for jury duty. These are examples of _________________.
What are duties of citizens?
What is the LARGEST of these communities that you're a citizen of? School, Country, Town, State, or Nation
Nation
By birth or choice - a member of a nation, owing loyalty to a government and having rights, protections, and responsibilities
What is a citizen?
What group were originally the only person's allowed to vote?
White male property owners
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
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 are referred to as what?
Undocumented immigrants
This is the final step in the Naturalization process.
What is taking the oath of allegiance:?
National Holiday and also the day we celebrate our independence from England
July 4, 1776
What are the two paths to citizenship?
Birth and Naturalization
Someone who has betrayed his or her country might be convicted of...
Treason