2.1 Citizenship

14th Amendment defines...

• citizenship

• birth rights

• naturalization

• executive branch

The Naturalization process is a legal process where non-citizens gain citizenship of the United States. Before getting formal approval, potential citizens are given a oral test where they will be tested on their knowledge of...

• Natural Rights

• Citizenship

• U.S. History and Government

• American Culture

A person who gains citizenship through their parents regardless their birth place...

• Law of Soil

• Law of Blood

A person who is born in the United States (one of the 50 states or territories)

• Law of Soil

• Law of Blood

Christopher was born in Colombia, and loves to skateboard. His mom likes to collect stamps in her spare time, and was born and raised in San Francisco, California.

Christopher is a citizen by . . . 

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

Gabriela and Gabriel are citizens and residents of Barcelona, Spain, and love to travel. In 2008, while on vacation in Anchorage, Alaska their daughter Chloe was born in a small hospital in town. 

Is Chloe a citizen of the United States? 

• Yes, Law of Soil

• No, She is Not a citizen

A permanent resident...

• A person who comes to the United States with an intent to stay is referred to

• A person who has legally been admitted into the United States and has permission to live and work in the United States

An immigrant...

• A person who has legally been admitted into the United States and has permission to live and work in the United States

• A person who comes to the United States with an intent to stay is referred to

Naturalization if a process in which...

• people who are non-citizens gain residency

• People who are non-citizens gain citizenship

• people who are citizens gain natural rights

Which statement identifies an impact of the naturalization process on American Society?

• 1. It decreased the number of eligible voters

• 2. It increases American power and influence overseas.

• 3. It expands the number of citizens due to the "law of soil"

• 1. It attracts talented immigrants who contribute knowledge and skills.