Module 1 Citizenship & Voting Amendments

What is the term for someone who is living legally in the U.S. but it not yet a citizen (has a green card)?

• citizen

• naturalized citizen

• illegal immigrant

• permanent resident

Which of these is NOT a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• at least 18 years old

• permanent resident of US for 5 years

• Pass civics test & interview

• Take oath of allegiance

• serve in military

Living in the US for at least 5 years, being of good moral character, passing a civics test, speaking basic English, taking an oath. These are all part of what?

• Naturalization Process

• School requirements

• Military Requirements

• Employment Requirements

Due to the passing of amendments 15, 19, 24, and 26, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, what has most likely happened?

• More people are voting

• Less people are voting

• More people are becoming citizens

• There are more strict voting laws

Who can have a U.S. passport?

• a citizen of the US

• a legal alien

• a permanent resident of the US

• a citizen of Canada

Maddie was born in Morocco. Her parents were US citizens when she was born. What does that make Maddie?

• US Citizen by law of soil

• US Citizen by law of blood

• Naturalized Citizen

• None of these

Law of blood means

• someone who was born to at least 1 US citizen

• someone who was born on U.S. land

Law of Soil means

• someone who was born to at least 1 US citizen

• someone who was born on U.S. land

Which person would need to go through the naturalization process?

• Manny born in Cuba to Cuban parents

• Mari born in Florida to Cuban Parents

• Lucas born in Germany on a US Air Force Base

• Kim from Spain, already has a US Passport

Franco was born in Puerto Rico. His parents are originally from Venezuela. Why does he already have a US Passport?

• US Citizen due to Law of Blood

• US Citizen due to Law of Soil

• US Citizen due to Naturalization

• He cannot have a US Passport