Who is a Citizen?

Who is considered a citizen?

• Anyone born in the United States.

• Someone who is the child of an American Citizen.

• Someone who was born in another country.

Who has the power to decide what the government will and will not do?

• The legislative branch

• The Supreme Court

• The American people

True or False.

A responsible citizen does NOT vote

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Responsible citizens vote!

What is the process for people who want to become an American citizen called?

• Citizenship

• Naturalization

• Government

What does the “pursuit of happiness” mean?

• We can harm others

• We can violate other people’s rights

• We can live life freely as long as we do not violate other people’s rights.

• We can take away other people’s freedom

Which of the following does taxes pay for?

• Armed forces

• Roads and Bridges

• Citizen needs

• My shoes

Who holds the power over our government?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The people of the United States

True or False.

In return for loyalty to the government, citizens are given rights and privileges

• True

• False

What does naturalization include?

• Learning about the history of the United States

• Passing a test

• Taking an oath of allegiance

• Dancing

True or False.

People born in another country are American citizens only if their parents are American citizens.

• True

• False