Citizenship &
Immigration
Immigration
The minimum age to start the naturalization process
18
Freedom of speech, petition, religion, press, and assembly
1st Amendment
The consequences for not following civic duties are
Fines or jail time
This responsibility is important for exercising your voice in a democracy
Voting
Rule of Law was found in this document
The Magna Carta
This oath is given as the last stage of becoming a citizen
The Oath of Allegiance
Guarantees the rights of citizens, offers equal protection, and due process
14th Amendment
Funds services like schools, roads, and defense
Paying taxes
It is important to read newspapers about current affairs in order to
Stay informed
"We The People" Represents this foundational principal
Consent of the governed
The minimum amount of years it takes to go through the naturalization process
3-5
Due process/the right to remain silent/ no self incrimination
5th Amendment
This duty ensures a fair trial
Serving on a jury
When we listen to viewpoints that are different from our own without anger we are
Respecting others voice and their right to free speech
In order to amend the U.S. Constitution congress must do this step first
Propose
These are the 2 ways of becoming a citizen of the U.S.
Birth and Naturalization
No unreasonable searches or seizures
4th Amendment
Citizens must do this to maintain a safe society
Obey the laws
When we write/sign petitions and email our local officials we
Communicate with the government
This document created a weak form of government with power resting with the states
The Articles of Confederation
Immigration growth makes the country more
Diverse
Speedy trial and fair jury
6th Amendment
Neglecting this duty will get you a 250,000 fine and up to 5 year imprisonment
Selective service (military draft)
We participate in this when we go to rallies and wear campaign t-shirts
Political Campaigns
The VA Constitution is ratified by the
Voters