Basics
A person that moves to live in a new country.
What is an immigrant?
Which amendment to the US Constitution gives us our freedoms?
1st amendment
***100 points*** if you can name them all.
These are things that every US citizen SHOULD. They are voluntary but necessary to ensure the common good.
Responsibilities of Citizens
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY***
By birth or choice - a member of a nation, owing loyalty to a government and having rights, protections, and responsibilities
What is a citizen?
This amendment defines citizenship.
What is the 14th amendment?
**100** if you can name the two ways to obtain citizenship according to this amendment!**
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY***
What are the two ways to obtain citizenship?
Birth and Naturalization
I wrote a letter to the Mayor asking for a new recreational park for students with physical disabilities. I am able to do this because of what of my first amendment freedoms?
Freedom of Petition
All of the following are duties except --
paying taxes.
registering and voting.
obeying laws.
serving jury duty
registering and voting
This is the final step in the Naturalization process.
What is taking the oath of allegiance:?
I helped pass out flyers during Jenn Keagans campaign rally. This is an example of which responsibility?
Particpate in political campaigns
The legal process of becoming a citizen.
What is Naturalization?
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
Every male citizen ages 18 to 26 are required to sign up for this?
Selective Service
By expressing concern for the welfare of my community, I volunteeredto clean up Mt. Trashmore this Saturday. I am ....
Participating in community service
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?
Things that every US citizen are required to do by law and face legal consequences if they do not
Duties of Citizens
Which of these is NOT a duty:
a. register to vote
b. Serving as a witness
c. Paying my income taxes
d. signing up for the armed forces
register to vote
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?
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
I told the cop the truth about my license being suspended when I got pulled over this. Which characteristic is this an example of ?
Honesty
Who has created policies such as quota, border security, and refugee protections for immigration?
The government
I wore a cross to school on my tshirt.
The most basic responsibility of citizens
contributing to the common good
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 and English test
Take the oath of allegiance