6th, Citizenship

What right do only citizens have?

• Attending public schools.

• Owning property.

• Holding a job.

• Voting.

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

Which of the following is not an obligation of citizenship?

• Paying Taxes

• Jury Duty

• Voting

• Defending the Nation (Selective Service)

Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?

• applying for a driver's license
• getting a job
• registering to vote
• taking a citizenship test

To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.

• 1
• 3
• 7
• 5

Only people born in the U.S. are considered citizens.

• True
• False

An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to

• obey traffic laws
• vote in elections
• pay taxes
• serve on a jury

Which of these is an example of contributing to the common good?

• placing an ad in the newspaper to promote your business
• donating food to a homeless shelter
• spending a day working in your garden
• doing your homework

Which amendment defines citizenship?

• 11th
• 12th
• 13th
• 14th