Citizenship
What is a legal member of a country called
Citizen
What kind of citizenship does someone have if they were BORN a citizen?
Natural born citizenship or birthright citizenship
What is the process called for someone to become a US citizen that wasn't born one?
Naturalization
Who must follow the law according to the rule of law?
EVERYONE
What is due process?
The procedures the govt must follow to take your property, liberty (freedom), or life.
What do we called things citizens SHOULD do but don't HAVE to?
Responsibilities
What do we call things citizens HAVE to do or else they're punished?
Duties or obligations
If your parents were born on US lands, you are a citizen because of...
The law of soil
If you are accountable for the law, what does this mean?
You are responsible for your actions
Provide an example of due process at the moment someone is arrested by police.
Reading a suspect their Miranda Rights
To be a lawful permanent resident in the USA, what documentation do you need?
Green card
What's another word for a duty of a citizen?
An obligation
It does not matter where you're born, as long as your parents are citizens you are too because of...
Give an example of the transparency of government institutions. (think of what transparent means)
Laws can't be passed without our knowledge
Trials take place in public
Name an amendment in the Constitution that lists elements of due process.
IV - 4
V - 5
VI - 6
VII - 7
VIII - 8
Name at least 3 Naturalization requirements
1. 18 years old
2. legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
3. Good moral character
4. read, write, and speak English
5.Understand US civics
The duty of citizens to register for selective service will require them to do what?
To be included in draft to enter the military and defend the nation
What process would an immigrant have to go through to become a US citizen?
Naturalization
Are the police exempt from the laws they enforce?
No, no one above the laws
Give an example of due process in a courtroom trial.
Right to remain silent
Right to counsel (a lawyer, attorney)
Right to a speedy/public trial
Right to question and call witnesses
Right to no double jeopardy
Name ALL steps in the Naturalization process once you have fulfilled all requirements
1. Fill out an application
2. Interview
3. Take and pass a civics test
4. Oath of allegiance at ceremony
List at least 4 responsibilities as citizens
Respect others
Attend civic meetings
Volunteer in your community
Participate in government
Be informed
Vote
Name two US territories that if you were born there you would be a US citizen.
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Guam
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