Citizenship: Just the Facts

What are the two ways to become a US citizen by birth?

• born in the United States

• born to parents who are both US citizens

• born outside the US

• born on July 4th

The process of becoming a US citizen is called...

• allegiance

• naturalization

• patriotism

• treason

People who serve in the military for one year can become naturalized citizens faster.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which three groups were granted citizenship rights AFTER 1860?

• African Americans

• Mexicans

• Asians

• Native Americans

Which group always had the right to vote in the US?

• white, male, property owners

• African Americans

• Native Americans

• women

Which constitutional amendment granted voting rights to women in 1920?

• 14th

• 15th

• 19th

Which constitutional amendment granted voting rights to African Americans in 1870?

• 14th

• 15th

• 19th

Select the three rights reserved for US CITIZENS:

• vote

• run for elected office

• serve on a jury

• freedom of expression

Select four rights for all US RESIDENTS:

• freedom of religion

• freedom of assembly

• freedom to petition the government

• run for political office

• freedom of speech

Explain the relationship between citizenship and the right to vote.