Ducksters: Becoming a US Citizen

What is a citizen?

• A person who is recognized as a legal member of a country.

• A person who is born in the United States.

• A person who immigrates to the United States.

• A person who works for the government.

What are the rights of a US citizen?

• Voting in elections, running for public office, working for the government, and being protected by U.S. laws.

• Owning property, practicing any religion, and having freedom of speech.

• Driving a car, traveling internationally, and attending public schools.

• Using public transportation, receiving healthcare, and paying taxes.

Who can become a US citizen?

• A person who legally immigrates to the U.S., lives here for five years, and meets other requirements.

• A person who is born in the United States or has at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen.

• A person who is elected as a public official and serves the government.

• A person who is a permanent resident of the U.S. and has a Green Card.

What is the first step to becoming a U.S. citizen?

• Legally immigrating to the U.S. and living here for five years.

• Applying for a Green Card and passing a background check.

• Filling out an N-400 form and sending it to USCIS.

• Being interviewed by an immigration officer and taking an English test.

What is the final step in becoming a U.S. citizen?

• Taking the Oath of Allegiance and receiving a Certificate of Naturalization.

• Passing a citizenship test and demonstrating good moral character.

• Being fingerprinted and having a background check by the FBI.

• Applying for a permanent resident card and waiting for it to be processed.

What is an amendment?

• A change or addition to the Constitution.

• A law passed by the U.S. Congress.

• A decision made by the Supreme Court.

• A document that outlines the rights of U.S. citizens.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• The president.

• The Supreme Court.

• The Senate.

• The House of Representatives.

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• Senate and House of Representatives.

• Executive and Judicial branches.

• State and Local governments.

• Democratic and Republican parties.

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 100.

• 50.

• 435.

• 2.

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution.

• The Bill of Rights.

• The Declaration of Independence.

• The Emancipation Proclamation.