Citizenship SS.7.CG.2.1, 2.2

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What is a member of a community that owes loyalty to a government and, in turn, are entitled to its protection?

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citizen

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Why is attending school considered a duty (obligation)?

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Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy & it's the law.

Front

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as jury summons?

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To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers

Front

What is missing from the list of obligations:
-Pay Taxes
-Attend school until 16
-Defend the Nation
-Obey Laws
-???

Back

Serve on juries

Front

What practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?

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Register for Selected Service

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Requirements for Naturalization:
-Be of good moral character
-Read, write, and speak English
-Be at least 18 years old
-Been admitted lawfully into the U.S. (lawful permanent resident)
-???

Which requirement is missing from the list above?

Back

Have lived/resided in the U.S. for five years

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Why is it important to pay your taxes?

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To provide money to pay for government services

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Who of the following is a U.S. citizen? Options: Julia moved to the U.S. when she was 3 years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12. Raymond was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years. Oscar was born in Spain. His mother is a citizen of Spain and his father is a U.S. citizen. Nina is a foreign exchange student going to school in California.

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Oscar was born in Spain. His mother is a citizen of Spain and his father is a U.S. citizen.

Front

Why does the government require qualified 18-year-old males to register for the selective service?

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To allow the government to quickly draft them in times of crisis

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According to the 14th Amendment, who is a citizen?

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Someone born or naturalized in the U.S.