The Naturalization Process
Name the first step of the naturalization process after meeting the prerequisite conditions.
Begin an application for naturalization.
The form of government that has NO rules, services, laws, or presiding rulers.
Anarchy
A person born in any of the 50 states or in U.S. territories automatically gains this status.
What is US Citizenship
Name any two duties of US Citizens
Obeying the law, Defending the nation, Paying taxes, Serving on a jury, Serving as a witness for a crime, and/or Attending school.
This economic system is based on private ownership of businesses and competition in a free market.
What is Capitalism
Name BOTH components of the second step of the naturalization process.
Taking the US Citizenship Test and English Proficiency Interview.
Name BOTH types of Democracies
Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy
A foreign-born person can become a U.S. citizen through this formal legal process.
Naturalization
Name any three responsibilities of US Citizens.
Working toward the common good, Voting, Holding government office, Participating in election campaigns, Influencing government, and/or Serving the community
This system advocates for government or collective ownership of key industries, while still allowing some private enterprise.
Socialism
Name the THREE components for the third step in the naturalization process.
The final hearing, applicant takes the oath of allegiance and is issued a certificate of naturalization.
This style of government has a ruler that has ALL the power and passed down through hereditary means or the family bloodline.
Absolute Monarchy
Daily Double: Children born abroad to at least one U.S. citizen parent may acquire this status at birth.
What is US Citizenship
Although not required by law, this civic responsibility helps ensure a functioning democracy by allowing citizens to choose their leaders and voice opinions on public issues.
What is voting?
This economic theory developed by Karl Marx calls for collective ownership of the means of production and the abolition of private property.
What is Communism
An applicant must have permanent residence in one of the 50 US States for at least ___ months before being able to apply for citizenship.
3
Name BOTH types of government that fall under an autocracy.
Monarchy and Dictatorship
Amy and her parents are from Bulgaria Amy's parents went through the naturalization when she was 20. Is Amy now a US Citizen?
No
This legal obligation, often fulfilled by attending court when summoned, ensures a defendant’s right to a trial by a group of peers.
What is serving on Jury Duty
This system can feature free markets but also public programs to reduce inequality, often seen as a “middle ground” in economic philosophies.
Socialism
What is the minimum passing score for the US Citizenship Test?
60%
This is a style of rule that involves several military leaders/generals at the helm.
Junta
Maria was born in the Mariana Islands. Her parents are from Samoa. Is Maria a US Citizen?
No
Nearly all men aged 18 to 25 are required to sign up and register for ___ .
Selective Service/The Draft
In theory, this system represents a “classless” society where the state eventually withers away, leaving common ownership of all resources.
Communism