Unit 10 Citizenship

1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements? 

• Presidential Nomination Process
• Naturalization Process
• Congressional Nomination Process
• Voter Registration Process

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside." This excerpt is from which amendment?

• 13th
• 14th
• 15th
• 12th

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

• Marrying a US Citizen and having a child with that person.

• Being a legal permanent resident for at least five years.

• Gaining employment in the United States for at least five years.

• Reaching age 18 while living in Washington, DC.

Martin was born in San Diego, California. He joined the Navy and was sent to Italy. He married Bianca, an American attending college in Italy. Martin and Bianca had a daughter. When Martin left the Navy, he and his family returned to California.

What happened to Martin's daughter?

• She was sent back to Italy.

• She was granted resident alien status because she had not yet been naturalized.

• She was allowed to enter the country because her parents were citizens, even though she was not.

• She was allowed to enter the country because she was a citizen.

Which naturalization requirement is missing?

1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Be a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
3. Speak English
4. Pass Exam & Interview
5. Take Oath of Allegiance

• Sign up for the Selective Service

• Register to Vote

• Be of Good Moral Character

• Be able to read and write

Below is an excerpt from the 14th Amendment:

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside."

What is the purpose of that excerpt?

• Explaining the duties of citizens and states

• Defining citizenship of the United States

• Protecting the natural rights of immigrants

• Limiting the rights of all Americans

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

• Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

• Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

• Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

• Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?

• a person is born in an American territory
• a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
• a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
• two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil

Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?

• applying for a driver's license
• getting a job
• registering to vote
• taking a citizenship test

Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?

• Mike was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years
• Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles
• Josh was born in Spain to two U. S. citizens
• Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.