Duties
Fill in the blank: Duties are things all citizens ____ do!
must
Responsibilities are things citizens ____ do.
should
What is naturalization?
The process of becoming a US citizen.
Do you have to be a citizen to vote?
Yes
How old must a citizen be to vote?
18
Who (gender and age) must register for the Selective Services?
Males, ages 18-25
Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
a. Volunteering in the community
b. Attending civics meetings
c. Voting in elections
d. Paying taxes
d. Paying taxes
Paying taxes is a DUTY not a responsibility.
Name at least three of the naturalization requirements.
Any of the following are acceptable:
-Read/Write/Speak English
-Be 18
-Lived in the U.S. for 5 years
-Good moral character
-Pass a history/government test
-Oath of Allegiance
Which amendment defines citizenship as “all persons born or naturalized in the United States”?
14th
What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
Duty you MUST do!
Responsibility you SHOULD do!
What is another word for citizen duties?
Obligations
Mr. Meadows thinks the intersection near his house is dangerous and that a stop-light should be installed.
Which citizen responsibility should he carry out?
Write a petition OR attend a civic meeting
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?
a. A person is born on a U.S. military base
b. A person with no connection to the U.S. immigrates to the United States
c. A person is born in an American territory
d. Two U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
b. A person with no connection to the U.S. immigrates to the United States
Derrick's parents were both born and raised in China. They moved to Puerto Rico when they were 25 and had Derrick a few years later. Is Derrick an American citizen? Why or why not?
Yes, he is a citizen.
Law of Soil - Puerto Rico is an American territory.
John did not show up for jury duty and did not notify the court. Name a possible consequence he could face.
Either are acceptable:
-Jail
-Pay a fine
Josh is a first year student at Florida State University. He has just turned 19. Josh has decided to not vote in the Presidential election last week (He wanted to go to the movies instead). He was issued a ticket for not voting in the election. Can Josh be given a ticket? Why? or Why not?
No. Voting is a responsibility.. not required by law.
Doing something for the common good is an example of this citizen responsibility.
Any of the following are acceptable:
-Volunteering
-Community Service
-Public Service
-Volunteerism
To whom or what do naturalized citizens pledge their allegiance?
The United States Consitution
If you were born in America, but your parents are not U.S. citizens, which law would grant you citizenship?
Law of ____
Law of Soil
The letter you receive in the mail for jury duty is known as a jury _____.
Summons
In order to protect the people's right to be tried by one’s peers, all citizens must participate in ____ ____ if summoned to do so.
jury duty
Voting is considered both a _____ and a _______.
right and responsibility
What does the phrase “bear true faith and allegiance” mean?
To be loyal
The following is the definition for what word?
A person’s nationality at birth is the same as his/her parents.
Law of _____
Law of Blood
What type of government do we have in the United States?
Both are acceptable answers:
-Representative Democracy
-Republic