Vocabulary
Citizen
A legally recognized member of a country or nation.
What is Naturalization?
The Process of becoming a citizen.
Why is attending school considered a “civic duty?”
Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy.
What are the obligations all citizens have?
1. Selective Service
2. Jury Summons
3. Obey Laws
4. Pay Taxes
Why should we volunteer?
They can make a positive impact members of their communities lives
Alien
Someone who temporarily works, lives, or visits the U.S
Would a natural born citizen need to go through the naturalization process?
No, a natural born citizen is already a citizen and would have no reason to go through the process of becoming a citizen
Who must adhere to swearing allegiance to support and defend the U.S. Constitution and the laws of the United States against all enemies?
Naturalized citizens
Why must we obey laws?
Maintains order and safety
Why should we vote?
To exercise our right to have our voices heard in our democracy
Immigrant
Legal Aliens who are going to stay PERMANENTLY in the U.S
What are the first 3 Steps of the Naturalization process?
1. Live in the U.S for 5 years
2. Fill out application
3. Finger print/Background check
Tommy lives in Japan and wants to move to the United States. What is the first step to living here?
Obtain a Visa
Why do we have to pay taxes?
To provide money to pay for government services
What is a petition?
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause
Law of Blood
If your parent is a U.S citizen then you are a U.S citizen
What are the last 3 Steps of the Naturalization process?
4. Interview
5. Pass Civics & English Test
6. Take Oath of Allegiance
Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as Jury summons?
To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers
At 18 males must register for the draft, into the armed services
Why should we stay informed?
By staying informed, you are empowered to make the decision to vote for who you think is best to lead the local, state or national government.
Law of Soil
Anyone born on U.S soil is a U.S citizen
What are the requirements/obligations to begin the Naturalization process?
1. 18 years old
2. Lawful permant resident
3. Good moral character
4. Basic English
5. Lived in U.S for 5 years
“I…declare…that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States…against all enemies, foreign and domestic; [and] that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law.”
Which of the following citizen obligations reflected in the excerpt above is adhered to by lawful permanent residents?
Obey Laws
Jury Summons
Appear in court to listen to evidence and give a verdict in a court case
What would be a consequence if citizens didn’t carry out their responsibilities?
People would risk losing their rights