Citizenship Unit

Front

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

Back

Law of Blood and Law of Soil

Front

Why would someone go through the Naturalization process?

Back

To become a citizen.

Front

Which part of the 14th Amendment BEST defines citizenship?

Back

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

Front

Why would a candidate who is running for political office encourage people to become Naturalized?

Back

Naturalization leads to increased participation in the political process.

Front

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?

Back

Be of good moral character.

Front

Which of the following would be considered an obligation of citizenship?
- Petitioning the government.
- Voting.
- Jury Duty.
- Performing community service.

Back

Jury Duty.

Front

Which of the following would be considered a responsibility of citizenship? Voting, Obeying Laws, Paying Taxes, Serving on a Jury

Back

Voting

Front

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

Back

It contributes to the Common Good of our society.

Front

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

Back

Taxes allow the government to provide services to citizens.

Front

What action could the citizens of the town take to solve the issue of creating a dog park with a fence in the local town center? Options: Petition the local government, Write a letter to the President, Talk with the local pet shelter, Talk with the fire department and police station.

Back

Petition the local government.