Citizenship

According to what you learned in class, which of the following would be considered an American citizen? (Choose all correct answers)

• You're born in Alabama. Your mom is from Germany and your father is from China

• You're born in London, England. Your father is from Texas and is in the army stationed overseas where he met your mom, a British citizen.

• You're born in Ireland. You move here and pass the naturalization process but it's after you turn 18.

• Your mom was born in El Salvador. You have no information about your father. Your mom crossed the border 9 months pregnant and you were born 50 feet on the American side of the border in Texas.

• You're born in New Zealand. Your parents are both from New Zealand. You move to America before you turn 18.

The Supreme Court's decision in Arizona v. US 2012 held that Congress, not the states, has the sole authority to regulate immigration. What feature of the Constitution des this best illustrate?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Power

• Republicanism

Match the Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Groups:

(a) Duties

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(b) Responsibilities

• defend the nation if drafted
• respect the opinions of others
• serve in court if summoned
• obey the law
• attend school
• be an informed citizen
• pay taxes
• be kind to other people
• participate in your community

What was the main purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• encourage more Chinese immigrants to come to the US for labor opportunities

• prevent Chinese immigrants from becoming naturalized citizens

• promote cultural exchange and understanding between Chinese immigrants and American society

• restrict the entry of Chinese immigrants into the US

When would you go through the naturalization ceremony and take an oath as a new found citizen?

• If you were born in New York

• If you were born in Mexico and moved here at 21

• If you were born in Iraq and moved here after the war

• If you were born on an American military base overseas to an American solider

What statement best completes the diagram?

• join the military

• obtain a drivers license

• become a naturalized ciitizen

• receiving a social security card

The Immigration Act of 1924 that Congress passed provide what?

• an increase in the number of immigrants admitted annually

• the elimination of most aspects of the quota system

• a reduction in immigration from southern and eastern Europe

• a return to an open immigration policy

Analyze the political cartoon. Which of the following answers best describes the author's message?

• Freedom is like a tidal wave hitting America

• Our government's response to immigration isn't enough

• The President is sending adequate resources to the brder

• Allowing migrants to enter will cleanse America

What is the primary distinction between law of blood and law of soil in the context of immigration?

• Law of blood grants citizenship based on the location of one's birth, while law of soil considers the citizenship of one's parents

• Law of blood grants citizenship based on the citizenshp of one's parents, while law of soil considers the location of one's birth

• Both laws are identical and grant citizenship based on either parentage or place of birth

• Law of blood and law of soil are outdated concepts and no longer relevant to immigration policies

What are the requirements to become a U.S. citizen at birth?

• Being born in the US or certain territories subject to US jurisdiction and having at least one parent who was a US citizen at the time of birth

• Being born in any country with no specific requirements related to parental citizenship

• Meeting requirements outlined by the US Dept of State, regardless of place of birth

• Only applying for naturalization if your parent(s) became US citizens before you turned 18.