Citizenship

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a requirement for voting in elections in the United States today?

• Must be 16 Years old

• Must own property

• Be a resident of two states

• Be a US Citizen

Draw

Draw a / every time there is a comma or period:

Multiple Choice

Which amendment to the US Constitution defines citizenship?

• 5th Amendment
• 1st Amendment
• 10th Amendment
• 14th Amendment

Multiple Choice

How many ways are there to become a US Citizen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

What is jurisdiction?

• A type of clothing material
• A type of fruit
• The official power to make legal decisions and judgments

• The study of celestial bodies

Multiple Choice

What are the two places a citizen is under the jurisdiction of?

• City of residence and city of birth
• Continent of residence and continent of birth
• The US and the state they reside in

• State of residence and state of birth

Multiple Select

Which are the two ways a person becomes a US Citizen at birth?

• Law of Blood

• Naturalization

• Law of Soil

• Law of the Land

Multiple Choice

Christopher was born in Colombia, and loves to skateboard. His mom likes to collect stamps in her spare time, and was born and raised in San Francisco, California.

Christopher is a citizen by . . .

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

Open Ended

Jordan loves to play basketball. He was born overseas in Beijing, China. His Dad is from Jacksonville, North Carolina, and travels a lot for business. His Mom was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is Jordan’s basketball coach.

Is Jordan a Citizen? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

Gabriela and Gabriel are citizens and residents of Barcelona, Spain, and love to travel. In 2008, while on vacation in Anchorage, Alaska their daughter Chloe was born in a small hospital in town. 

Is Chloe a citizen of the United States?

• Yes, Law of Blood

• Yes, Law of Soil

• No, She is not a citizen

• Yes, both A and B

Open Ended

Aaliyah is the daughter of a four Star General in the United States Marines. Her mom, General Jackson, was born in Atlanta Georgia and gave birth to Aaliyah in a military base hospital in Frankfurt, Germany.

Is Aaliyah a US Citizen? Why or why not?

Open Ended

In your own words - what is a citizen?

Open Ended

In your own words, what is the difference between law of blood and law of soil?

Multiple Select

Which are the two ways a person becomes a US Citizen at birth?

• Law of Blood

• Naturalization

• Law of Soil

• Law of the Land

Multiple Choice

What is the process called to become a US Citizen?

• Citizenship
• Immigration
• Naturalization
• Jurisdiction

Multiple Choice

How long does someone have to live in the US before they can begin the naturalization process?

• 5 years
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 10 years

Multiple Choice

What does "good moral character" mean?

• Having no values or principles
• Not having any criminal history

• Being selfish, dishonest, and cruel
• Being kind to everyone

Reorder

Reorder the steps in the naturalization process:

• Live in the United States for 5 years, know English, and be of “good character”

• Complete the paperwork and application

• Complete an interview and pass the test on American government and history

• Attend a naturalization ceremony and swear an oath of allegiance to the US

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4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement identifies an impact of the naturalization process on American Society?

• It decreased the number of eligible voters

• It increases American power and influence overseas.

• It expands the number of citizens due to the "law of soil"

• It attracts talented immigrants who contribute knowledge and skills.