Citizenship Review

What do we call an individual with certain rights and responsibilities under a government who, by birth or by choice owes allegiance to that government?

• citizen

• immigrant

• resident

• foreigner

What Amendment to the United States Constitution defines citizenship as “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.”

• Fourteenth

• Sixteenth

• First

• Tenth

Select the two ways in which you can obtain citizenship in the United States of America?

• Become President

• Be born in any state or be born in a different country but at least one of your parents is a United States Citizen

• Complete the Naturalization Process

• Pay to obtain a passport from the point you enter the country

What is a good title for this list?

1. be at least 18 years old

2. be a legal resident of the U.S. for 3-5 years

3. be a person of good moral character and loyal to the U.S.

4. be able to read, speak, and write English

5. pass a naturalization test

6. take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony

• Steps to Run for President of the United States

• Steps of the Naturalization Process

• Steps to Obtain and United States Passport

• Steps to Move to a Different Country

Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the twentieth century, have led to an increasingly _______ society.

• diverse

• technologically advanced

• uniform

• similar

A _____ is something a U.S. citizen must do or face legal consequences.

• Duty

• Responsibility

A _______ is something a U.S. citizen should do or chooses to do that contributes to the good of society.

• Duty

• Responsibility

What is this a list of?

1. Obey laws, including

2. pay taxes

3. serve in the armed forces if called

4. serve in court on a jury or as a witness when summoned

• Civic Duties

• Civic Responsibilities

What is this a list of?

● register and vote

● hold elective office

● communicate with government officials, to influence their actions

● serve in voluntary, appointed government positions

● participate in political campaigns

● keep informed regarding current issues

● respect others’ right to an equal voice in government

• Civic Duties

• Civic Responsibilities

What is a written change to the United States Constitution called?

• government

• amendment

• citizen

• naturalization