Vocabulary
The basic freedoms and protections that people are guaranteed by law
What is rights
Bartholomew has been a permanent resident (Green Card) for 10 years. He has been reading civics scriptures and practicing his English every night. He is a law abiding citizen and volunteers at the local soup kitchen. Is he eligible for citizenship?
What is Eligible
A "Push Factor" is something bad that forces people out of their home country.
What is Facts
A person Must be this age before they can start the naturalization process on their own
What is 18 years old
The tasks that a person is required (or expected) to do as a member of a community.
Mr.Munzing is over 18 years old. He has had a green card for 8 years, but he has been arrested several times for stealing Mr.Brown's identity. Is he eligible for citizenship ?
What is Not Eligible
A "Pull Factor" is something good that attracts people to live in a new area/country
What is Facts
This step is the beginning starts the process once approved. it may be costly and time consuming but it will be all worth it. (also a pain on the wrist)
What is Fill out the form (N400)
A person who is forced to leave their country to escape danger, such as war, persecution, or a natural disaster.
What is a Refugee
Mr.Brown is 35 years old and has had a green card for 5 years but during that time he decided to visit his dog in Jamaica for two months. Is he eligible for citizenship?
What is Not Eligible.
The 1990 Immigration Act gives preference to the husbands, wives, and children of U.S. citizens.
What is Facts
This step within the naturalization process ensures an individual is who they say they are and has a clean record.
What is The Biometrics Test (Background Test)
The group of people and the system of rules that control and run a country, state, or community
What is Government
Marcus was born in Japan while on a family vacation, both of his parents live in the United States and are legal U.S Citizens. Is he eligible for citizenship?
What is Eligible
Naturalized Citizens can run for presidency
What is Cap
A person must pass this exam in order to go to the final step of the naturalization process
What is a Civics Test?
A specific group of people within a population, usually sorted by shared traits.
What is demographics?
Elena is 18 years old. She was born in Mexico but came to the united states for a better life. She has had her green card for two years and is a law abiding citizen. She speaks English fluently and knows her U.S civics history well.
What is Not eligible
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was passed to increase the number of Chinese immigrants coming into America
What is Cap
The final step of the naturalization process, which an individual swears his loyalty to the new state, is known as
What is the Oath Of Allegiance?