Citizenship
What are the two ways to obtain citizenship?
Birth or Naturalization
Which 5 freedoms do you have under the First Amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
How old do you have to be in order to be eligible for naturalization?
18
Amy sees a $10 bill fall out of someone's pocket and gives it back to them instead of taking it for herself. She demonstrated which trait?
Trustworthiness/Honesty
What are the four civic duties?
Paying taxes, obeying all laws, serving on a jury if called, registering for the selective service if eligible
Alice was born in Germany while her American parents were serving in the military. Is she a US citizen? Why or Why not?
Yes because her parents are both American so it does not matter where she was born
Which amendment protects due process at the state level?
14th Amendment
In order to be eligible for naturalization, how long do you have to have been a legal resident of the US?
3-5 Years
Steven wanted to learn how to make enchiladas, so he watched some YouTube videos to learn how to do it. Which civic trait did he demonstrate?
Self-reliance
What could be a potential outcome of avoiding a civic duty?
Jail time or fines
Kimmi's parents, who are Japanese citizens, were vacationing in the United States when her baby brother was born unexpectedly. Is her baby brother a US citizen? Why or why not?
Yes, because he was born on US soil, so he is automatically a US citizen even if his parents are not.
Which amendment protects due process at the federal level?
Fifth Amendment
Anya moved to the United States from Russia 5 years ago and has been working at the library. She has been learning English very quickly and recently got promoted. She took her naturalization test and scored a 5/10. When she interviewed with the USCIS agent, he denied her request. Why?
She did not demonstrate a basic understanding of US history and government.
Juan was all alone while driving down the highway at night but abided by the posted speed limit of 50 MPH. Which civic trait is he demonstrating?
Respect for the law
Andy files his personal property tax by April 15th. Is this fulfilling a civic duty, and if so, which one?
Yes, paying taxes
True or False: A person naturalized in the United States is not granted the same rights as someone born in the United States.
FALSE they are!
Which amendment defines citizenship?
Fourteenth Amendment
What is the final step to the naturalization process?
Pledging the Oath of Allegiance
Eddie decided to spend Thanksgiving morning serving hot meals to people at the local soup kitchen. He demonstrated which civic trait?
Service in one's community
Cynthia went to the school board meeting to listen to the presentation and vote on the new cell-phone policy. Is this demonstrating a civic duty, and if so, which one?
No, this would be a civic responsibility (something you should do but not required)
What is a citizen?
Anyone born or naturalized in the US who shows allegiance to the government and who fulfills certain duties
Which two amendments protect the right to due process?
Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
What effect has naturalization had on the United States?
Increase in diversity
Giving up your seat for an elderly person on the bus best demonstrates which civic trait?
Courtesy
Mike is 18 and lives at home with his parents while he finishes up high school. Which civic duty would apply to him in this scenario?
Registering for the selective service