Citizenship, 1st Amendment and Due Process Review

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

• Marrying a US Citizen and having a child with that person.

• Being a legal permanent resident for at least five years.

• Gaining employment in the United States for at least five years.

• Reaching age 18 while living in Washington, DC.

What are the two ways to become a citizen?

• Take a Test
• Naturalization & Birth
• Apply & Pay
• Petition & Assembly

A person with certain rights and duties under a government and who owes allegiance to that government is called-

• an immigrant
• an alien
• a citizen
• a diplomat

Martin was born in San Diego, California. He joined the Navy and was sent to Italy. He married Bianca, an American attending college in Italy. Martin and Bianca had a daughter. When Martin left the Navy, he and his family returned to California.

What happened to Martin's daughter?

• She was sent back to Italy.

• She was granted resident alien status because she had not yet been naturalized.

• She was allowed to enter the country because her parents were citizens, even though she was not.

• She was allowed to enter the country because she was a citizen.

What right do only citizens have?

• Attending public schools.

• Owning property.

• Holding a job.

• Voting.

What is the process to become an American citizen if you were NOT born in the U.S.?

• Ratification
• Constitution
• Immigration
• Naturalization

Which naturalization requirement is missing?

1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Be a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
3. Speak English
4. Pass Exam & Interview
5. Take Oath of Allegiance

• Sign up for the Selective Service

• Register to Vote

• Be of Good Moral Character

• Be able to read and write

Below is an excerpt from the 14th Amendment:

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside."

What is the purpose of that excerpt?

• Explaining the duties of citizens and states

• Defining citizenship of the United States

• Protecting the natural rights of immigrants

• Limiting the rights of all Americans

Citizens have _____________ that are protected by the laws.

• responsibilities
• cars
• houses
• rights

What fundamental rights and liberties are guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America? (4 out of 5 are shown below.)

• Religion

• Speech

• Education

• Assembly

• Press