Who Are U.S. Citizens

What are the two main ways to be a U.S. citizen by birth?

• Naturalization

• born in the U.S.

• Both parents are U.S. citizens

• join the military

Choose 3 requirements for the naturalization process.

• 18yrs. or older

• permanent resident for more than 5yrs

• speaks english

• born in U.S.

• join the military

Choose 3 rights only for U.S. citizens?

• naturalization

• vote in federal elections

• serve in a jury

• run for federal public office

• join the military

Everyone in the U.S. must ....

• obey laws

• join military

• speak english

• have good character

Choose 3 right for all U.S. residents

• vote in elections

• freedom of expression

• freedom to worship

• assemble peacefully

• run for public office

Responsibilities for a U.S. citizens are?

• voting and serving on a jury

• run for public office and obey the laws

• be born in the U.S. and obey laws

• serve jury and freedom of expression

What year were African Americans given citizenship?

• 1868

• 1924

• 1940

• 1870

What year did Native Americans become citizens?

• 1924

• 1868

• 1920

• 1947

What year did Asians become citizens?

• 1940

• 1868

• 1924

• 1920

What year were WOMEN given the right to vote?

• 1920

• 1870

• 1868

• 1992