Naturalization
What is naturalization?
The process someone goes through to become a U.S citizen after moving to the country
Guaranteed voting regardless of race
15th Amendment
Who won the New Jersey Gubernatorial election in 2025?
Mikie Sherill
Which responsibility is shared by ALL people living in the U.S.?
Paying Taxes
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
How many years does someone need to live in the U.S. to be considered for naturalization?
5 years
Gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
How many ways can someone vote in New Jersey?
3 ways
Which group of people gained the right to vote after the Civil War?
African American Men
Why must people register for Selective Service?
For possible military draft needs
What does 'good moral character' mean during naturalization?
Having no criminal record
Lowered voting age to 18
26th Amendment
What is the correct order in the voting process? (3 steps)
Register to vote → Primary election → General election
What group of people always had the right to vote?
Land owning white men
The role of the Census Bureau is..
To collect data about American citizens
What are some steps of the Naturalization process?
Fill out application
Interview
Civics Test
Oath of Allegiance
Banned poll taxes
24th Amendment
What is the current voting age of the United States? Was it always this age?
18, no.
What are "push" and "pull" factors?
Push - something that encourages people to leave their country
Pull - something that brings people into the United States
What is the model for all state governments?
The U.S. Constitution
What does the Oath of Allegiance ask citizens to do?
To devote themselves to the United States only
Reformed the electoral process for electing the President and Vice President
The 12th Amendment
Is voting considered a right and a responsibility?
It is considered both
It is a right because it is protected by the constitution
It is a responsibility because it is seen as a civic duty, and a way for people to have their voices heard
What two houses make up the New Jersey Legislature?
General Assembly and Senate
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution