what is civics
What is the process of becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States?
Requirements:
18 years old
Permanent resident living in U. S. for 5 years.
Good moral character
Interview and Test:
Read,speak,&write English.
Have knowledge of History & civics
Go to the interview and pass the oral test
Citizenship Ceremony:
7. Take the oath of allegiance to the United States.
What are the four obligations of citizenship?
a. Obey the law
b. Pay taxes
c. Serve on juries
d. Defend the nation
Define selective service system
Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft
What are the four responsibilities of citizenship?
attending civic meetings
voting
petitioning the government
running for political office
PRINCIPLE OF 1 OF RULE OF LAW
a. Accountability to the law
b. Transparency or Institutions
Define citizen
A person who by birth ,nationality of one or both parents ,or naturalization granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation.
Why is it important to fulfill our obligations/what do we achieve by fulfilling our obligations and responsibilities in the community?
common good
Define immigrant
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
What were the 5 influences of ancient Greece on America’s constitutional republic?
a. Civics participation
b. Legislative bodies
c. Polis
d. Voting rights
e. written constitution
PRINCIPLE OF 2 OF RULE OF LAW
a. Decisions based on the law.
b. Consistent application
Define the 14th amendment
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside..."
Define the rule of law
no one is above the law
Define alien
a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States
How were the founding fathers influenced by the Judeo-Christian traditions?
Ethical Ideas of Justice Belief in individual worth Personal Responsibility Rule of Law
PRINCIPLE OF 3 OF RULE OF LAW
1. Fair procedures
2. Enforcement of the law
What impact does the naturalization process have on society?
Diversity
What were the 5 influences of ancient Rome on America’s constitutional republic?
a. civic participation
b. Republicanism
c. representative government
d. Rule of law
e. Separation of powers
What impact does the naturalization process have on the government?
us immigrant policy
due process
fairness in court
PRINCIPLE OF 4 OF RULE OF LAW
a. Consistent application
b. Transparency of Institutions
law of soil and blood
17.Law of blood is if your parents are U. S. citizens then you are a citizen.
18.Law of soil is if you were born on U. S. soil or territory, you are automatically a citizen.
Define permanent residency
A permanent resident is someone who has been legally allowed to live in the United States but is not a citizen.
What impact does the naturalization process have on the political process?
voting, jury service, running for political office, and bring active in the civic life of our nation
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