Civics: Citizenship and Immigration

How does a person become a United States citizen by birth?

(Choose ALL that are correct.)

• A person is a U.S. citizen if born in the U.S.

• A person is a U.S. citizen if one parent was born in the U.S. but never lived inside the United States after birth.

• A person is a U.S. citizen if both of their parents are U.S. citizens.

• A person is a U.S. citizen if they have resided in the U.S. for 5 years.

• A person is a U.S. citizen if they have lived in the country for 25 years.

What are the stages of naturalization?

• 1. 18 years old and have been a  permanent resident of the Us. for at least a year

  2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.

  3. Complete your interview (must speak English and be of good character) and pass the interview

• 1. 16 years old and have been a  permanent resident of the Us. for 10 years

  2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.

  3. Complete your interview

  4. Take and pass your citizenship test

  5. Take your oath of allegiance

• 1. 18 years old and have been a  permanent resident of the Us. for 5 years

  2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.

  3. Complete your interview (must speak English and be of good character) and pass the interview

  4. Take and pass your citizenship test

  5. Take your oath of allegiance

What is the oath of allegiance?

• The pledge of allegiance

• Pledge of loyalty to the United States flag and the nation it stands for

• An applicant for citizenship of the U.S. writes their own oath to become a citizen

• Pledge of loyalty to the president of the U.S.

What is the selective service?

• AKA, the Draft:  All men between the ages of 18-26 must sign up for the draft in case of a war.

• AKA, the Draft:  All people between the ages of 18-26 must sign up for the draft in case of a war.

• A select group of citizens who serve as an advisory board for the president.

• A select group of agents that protects the president of the U.S.

What are some differences between the RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES of U.S. citizens?

• Rights and Responsibilities are the same thing.

• Responsibilities are freedoms given to US citizens.

  Rights are things you are required to do as citizens.

• Rights are freedoms given to US citizens.

  Responsibilities are things you are required to do as citizens.

• Rights are things that we know are correct and responsibilities are what we are required to do to be correct.

What are some PUSH factors to U.S. immigration?

• restriction of religion, government oppression, and poverty

• stable government, peaceful (nonviolent) asylum from violence), and economic opportunity

• unstable government, violent asylum, and economic insecurity

• religious freedom, freedom from government oppression, and economic opportunity

What are some PULL factors to U.S. immigration?

• restriction of religion, government oppression, and poverty

• unstable government, peaceful (nonviolent) asylum from violence), and economic insecurity

• religious freedom, oppressive governments, freedom from poverty

• stable government, peaceful (nonviolent) asylum from violence), and economic opportunity

What can you do with a visitor visa?

• You can travel within the U.S. temporarily.

• You can have unlimited travel in the U.S.

• You can get a job and rent an apartment to live in.

• You can become a U.S. citizen.

What are the three branches of state government?

• Federal, State, and Local

• Presidential, Congressional, and Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• Executive, Congressional, and Judicial

How can citizens impact laws through referendums and initiatives?

• Referendums are freedoms given to US citizens ( Voting, running for office, and serving on a jury)

  Initiatives are things you are required to do as citizens: obeying laws, voting, and serving on juries.

• Intiatives are freedoms given to US citizens ( Voting, running for office, and serving on a jury)

  Referendums are things you are required to do as citizens: obeying laws, voting, and serving on juries.

• An initiative is the process used to let citizens vote on a law already passed by the state legislators.

  A referendum is the process that allows citizens to draft laws.

• A referendum is the process used to let citizens vote on a law already passed by the state legislators.

  Initiatives are the processes that allow citizens to draft laws.