Citizenship
The legal way for immigrants to become citizens
Naturalization
Freedom to practice faith without government interference.
Religion
A category of legal rights given to all people by the national government.
Due Process
Registering and voting in elections
Responsibility
Telling the truth and keeping your promises.
Honesty/Trustworthiness
Amendment that states all people born in the USA are citizens
14th Amendment
Freedom to express our thoughts, beliefs, opinions, and ideas.
Speech
A person can't be charged twice for the same crime.
Double Jeopardy
Serving in the armed forces, if called
Duty
Obeying all rules of a society
Respect for the Law
The three subjects an immigrant must pass a test in.
English, American History, and American Government
Freedom to gather peacefully in groups.
Assembly
A person can't be forced to testify against himself in court.
Self-Incrimination
Serving on a jury or as a witness in court, if summoned.
Duty
Accepting the consequences of mistakes and decisions.
Responsibility/Accountability
The average length of time an immigrant must live in America.
3-5 years
Freedom to bring our wishes, wants, and demands to to the government.
Petition
Government can take private property for public use as long as they pay for it.
Eminent Domain
Participating in political campaigns.
Responsibility
Love, respect, and pride in your country.
Patriotism
Oath of Allegiance
Freedom to gather and publish information, especially that that is critical of government.
Press
Four rights police read to all people during arrests.
Miranda Rights
Being informed of current events/issues.
Responsibility
Having good manners, being friendly and polite.
Courtesy/Respect for Others