Citizenship SS.7.CG.2.1, 2.2

Front

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

Back

citizen

Front

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

Back

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 -???

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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

Front

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

Front

Why is it important to pay your taxes?

Back

To provide money to pay for government services

Front

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

Front

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

Back

Someone born or naturalized in the U.S.

Front

Steps to Naturalization
-Live in the U.S. for 5 years
-Fill out an application for citizenship
-Fingerprint and background check
-???
-Take the Oath of Allegiance

Which step is missing from the list above?

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Pass the Civics and English tests