Civics and Economics Strand I Part B

Strand I Part B
U.S. Citizenship

By Joshua Hollifield

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Have lived legally in the United States for 3-5 years. (married to U.S. citizen and members of military get the shorter time)

• Be of good moral character (no felonies)

• Be able to speak, read, write English

• Pass a test on American history and principles

• Swear an oath of allegiance.

​Naturalization Process

The 14th Amendment defines the two means of becoming a U.S. citizen.
A. Being born in the United States
B. Completing the naturalization process.

Because so many people have immigrated to the U.S. and become naturalized we have a very diverse population.

​14th Amendment

U.S. Citizenship

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The

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amendment defines the two means of becoming a U.S. citizen.You may become a citizen by​

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in the United States or​ completing the

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process. The U.S. population is very diverse because of ​

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and naturalization.

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14th

being born

naturalization

immigration

1st

marrying someone

importation

registration

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Being 18 years old.

Obtaining a driver's license.

Being of good moral character.

Being married to a U.S. citizen.

Being able to speak, read, and write English.

Being employed by a company in the United States.

Passing a test on American history and principles.

Swearing an oath of allegiance.

Have lived here legally for at least 3-5 years.

Having a child born in the United States.

Have spent your childhood in the United States.

Identify if the following are or are not steps someone must complete before becoming a citizen through naturalization in the United States.

Steps in the Naturalization Process

NOT Steps in the Naturalization Process

• Speech - The freedom to express your beliefs and opinions.

• Press - The freedom to gather and publish information, even if it criticizes the government.

• Petition - The freedom to contact your government officials.

• Religion - The freedom to worship any faith you choose and for their to be no established national religion.

• Assembly - The freedom to meet with others who share your opinions.

​Freedoms

• The first amendment established the freedoms of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly.

• All of these freedoms are not absolute and are limited by the rights of others.

​First Amendment

Freedoms and Protections

• 5th Amendment - Established the protections of due process from the national government.

• 14th Amendment -

  Extended the due process protections to include state and local governments.

​Amendments

• Due Process is the protection each of us has from unfair actions by the government.

• Includes being notified of charges, knowing your rights, having a fair and unbiased trial.

​Due Process

Freedoms and Protections

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What are the first amendment freedoms?

• The United States government can not make any law about or establish an official faith.

• The New York Times wrote an article challenging the constitutionality of President Trump's executive orders.

• Michael wore a tshirt to school that questioned the government's stance on the war in Israel.

• Daniel put together a petition asking the Montgomery County to reconsider zoning changes in his neighborhood.

• Dewayne and his friends gathered to protest the cutting of the track program at Hillman College.

Freedom of Religion

Freedom of the Press

Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Petition

Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Petition

• Freedom of Assembly

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The protection of

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protects us from unfair actions especially in the legal process by the government. The ​

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Amendment established this for the national government and the ​

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Amendment extended that protection to include state and local government.

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due process

5th

14th

1st

19th

probable cause

rule of law

10th

• Civic Responsibilities - actions citizens do voluntarily to promote the common good.

• Register and vote.

• Participate in politics and hold elective office.

• Keep informed of current events.

• Respect the rights and opinions of others.

• Perform community service.

​Civic Responsibilities

• Civic Duties - actions that are required by law of all citizens so that our government may be effective.

• Obey the laws

• Serve on a jury or as a witness if summoned

• Serve in the armed forces if called upon.

• Pay taxes.

• Attend school from age 6 to 18.

​Civic Duties

Civic Actions

Community Service

​What is community service?

• Community service are actions that benefit the community as a whole.

• You can volunteer for democratic institutions like helping inform about candidates or elections and driving people to the polls.

• You can show concern for your community by spending time with individuals at a nursing home, tutoring young children, or working at the food pantry.

• You can help to make your community a better place to work or live by cleaning up roadsides or developing a recycling program.

• A democratic society requires the active participation of citizens.
  

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Section 7. ​

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are actions that are​

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and if not completed have legal consequences.​

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are actions that are ​

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and help to promote the common good for all citizens. A democratic society requires the ​

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of its citizens.

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Civic Duties

mandatory

Civic Responsibilities

voluntary

active participation

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Pay taxes

Obey laws

Serve in the armed forces if called upon

Serve on a jury or as a witness in court if summoned.

Register and vote.

Keep informed of current events.

Participate in politics or hold elective office.

Respect the rights and opinions of others.

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Civic Duties

Civic Responsibilities

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Spending time speaking to residents of a nursing home.

Studying for your Civics and Economics Test

Cleaning up along the side of the road in your neighborhood.

Signing up to play a recreational sport.

Reading to a group of elementary school students.

Completing all your chores at home.

Organizing a recycling program at your school.

Performing in the school play.

Section 7. Organize these options into the right categories

Community Service

Not Community Service