2.1 & 2.2

Where is American citizenship defined?

• It is not defined. If you live here, you're a citizen!

• in the 1st Amendment

• in the 14th Amendment

• in the 19th Amendment

The 14th Amendment defines citizenship as...

• any person born in the Unites States

• any person who resides in the Unites States

• any person who loves the Unites States

• any person born or naturalized in the United States

Why is Jury Duty important?

• because it protects other citizens' right to a trial by jury

• because it protects other citizens' right to Bear Arms

• because if you don't show up you may get fined

• because it protects other citizens' right to Free Speech

Which is NOT a qualification to become a naturalized citizen?

• must be 18 years old

• must have basic knowledge of American History

• must have a high school diploma

• must be of "good moral character"

Which of the following answers best completes the chart?

• pledge allegiance to the United States

• Be interviewed and pass a citizenship test

• complete a background check

• wait five years

Why is attending school considered an obligation?

• because Mr. G's Civics Class rocks!

• because educated citizens are important to a democracy

• because educated citizens make more money

• because without school we'd have less friends

Which of the following are citizen responsibilities?

• voting

• paying taxes

• jury duty

• all of the above

What's the difference between citizen obligations and responsibilities?

• obligations we should do and responsibilities we must do

• obligations we must do and responsibilities we should do

• there is no difference, we must do our obligations and responsibilities

• there is no difference, we should do our obligations and responsibilities

John was born in New York City. He moved to Brazil to learn Portuguese and fell in love with Ana Luiza. They got married and had a baby named Ronaldinho. They still live in Brazil. Is Ronaldinho a citizen by birth?

• no because he was not born in the U.S.

• yes because of the law of soil

• no because his name is not American

• yes because of the law of blood

Emma is a doctor born in Germany. She moved to the United states in 2017 to work at a hospital that needed more doctors. She speaks fluent English and loves American history and culture. She wants to apply for citizenship. Can she?

• no because she wasn't born in the U.S.

• no because she hasn't lived in the U.S. long enough

• yes because she's a doctor and doctors are needed right now

• no because Germany is an enemy of the U.S.