Citizenship Unit

What are the two methods to be considered a Natural Born Citizen?

• Law of Blood and Naturalization

• Naturalization and Law of Soil

• Law of Blood and Law of Soil

• Immigration and Naturalization

Why would someone go through the Naturalization process?

• To become a citizen.

• To become a resident.

• To obtain a work visa.

• To obtain a birth certificate.

Which part of the 14th Amendment BEST defines citizenship?

• "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States."

• "Nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law."

• "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, ... are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."

• "Nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

If you were running for political office, why would you want more people to become Naturalized?

• Naturalization leads to decreased participation in the political process.

• Naturalization leads to decreased campaign involvement.

• Naturalization leads to increased citizenship application.

• Naturalization leads to increased participation in the political process.

Here are three of the requirements to become naturalized: 1. Be at least 18 years old.

2. 2. Have been a resident of the United States for five years.

3. 3. Take an English reading, writing, and speaking test.

Which of the following is another requirement to become naturalized?

• Have a parent born on U.S. soil.

• Be employed for at least five years.

• Be of good moral character.

• Have a clean driving record.

Which of the following would be considered an obligation of citizenship?

• Petitioning the government.

• Voting.

• Jury Duty.

• Performing community service.

Which of the following would be considered a responsibility of citizenship?

• Voting

• Obeying Laws

• Paying Taxes

• Serving on a Jury

Why is it important for citizens to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship?

• It contributes to the Common Good of our society.

• It allows people to have more free time.

• It allows people to have strong leaders.

• It does not contribute to the government running efficiently.

Paying Taxes is an Obligation of Citizenship. Why is paying taxes important?

• Taxes prevent the government from providing services to citizens.

• Obeying the law helps citizens avoid paying taxes.

• Taxes allow the government to provide services to citizens.

• Jury duty helps the government decrease citizens' taxes.

The residents of a town want to build a statue to commemorate a local hero. They would like to build it in the city's central square. What action could the citizens of the town take to make this happen?

• Petition the local government.

• Write a letter to the President of the United States.

• Talk with a local artist.

• Talk with the fire department and police station.