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Rights/Responsibilities/Duties
American Dream
Becoming a Citizen
100
What are three rights that American citizens have?
Vote Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Fair trial Own property Bear Arms Freedom of Press (Answers may vary)
100
What is the definition of the American dream?
The promise of prosperity and success
100
If you were born in American or in a US territory are you a citizen?
yes
200
What are three responsibilities that American citizens have?
Know what's going on in the world Try your best in school Participate positively in society Respect your neighbors right to place campaign signs in their front yard Speak out on important social issues (answers may vary)
200
What are three obstacles that may prevent someone from achieving the American dream?
Economics Transportation Desperation/Addiction Recourses Location/Social status
200
Are you an American citizen if you were born in America but you parents are not citizens?
Yes
300
What are three duties that American citizens have?
Pay taxes Obey the law Attend school Report for jury duty (answers may vary)
300
What are three American values?
Citizenship Freedom/Liberty Equality Unity Opportunity Justice Democracy
300
What are three ways citizenship can be taken from you?
Treason Terrorizing Trying to overthrow the government
400
What are the three natural rights?
life, liberty, and property
400
What is a value?
An idea in the way you live your life
400
What are three requirements you must have to pursue citizenship?
Must live in American for 3-7 years Must be at least 18 years old Must be here legally
500
Who was the philosopher who created the three natural rights?
John Lock
500
Can you be an American and not a citizen?
Yes, being American is a mindset and a citizen is a legal declaration.
500
What is the process to becoming a citizen?
1. thorough background check 2. promise that you are going to contribute to the USA 3. Exam on USA 4. oath of allegiance