Citizenship SS.7.CG.2.1, 2.2

Steps to Naturalization
-Live in the U.S. for 5 years
-Fill out an application for citizenship
-Fingerprint and background check
-???
-Take the Oath of Allegiance

Which step is missing from the list above?

• Pass the Civics and English tests

• Submit a residency verification form

• Attend an immigration interview

• Provide proof of employment

What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?

• citizens

• residents

• immigrants

• nationals

Why does the government require qualified 18-year-old males to register for the selective service?

• To allow the government to quickly draft them in times of crisis

• To ensure they can vote in elections

• To provide them with educational benefits

• To track their employment status

The process by which an immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen is called

• naturalization

• immigration

• natural resources

• citizenship transfer

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Which one would need to go through the process of naturalization if they want to be a U.S. citizen? Jorge: born in a U.S. territory like Puerto Rico, to parents who are not U.S. citizens. Edward: born in Germany, to parents who are U.S. citizens. Sara: born on a U.S. military base. Mary: born in Canada, to parents who are citizens of Canada.

• Jorge: born in a U.S. territory like Puerto Rico, to parents who are not U.S. citizens.

• Edward: born in Germany, to parents who are U.S. citizens.

• Sara: born on a U.S. military base.

• Mary: born in Canada, to parents who are citizens of Canada.

Is Alejandro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Soil

• No, he was born outside the U.S.

• Yes, because he has a U.S. parent

• No, he is a permanent resident

Why is attending school considered a duty (obligation)?

• Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy & it's the law.

• It helps in developing social skills and friendships.

• It is a tradition that has been followed for generations.

• It allows students to avoid legal penalties.

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

• Julia moved to the U.S. when she was 3 years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.

• Raymond was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years.

• Oscar was born in Spain. His mother is a citizen of Spain and his father is a U.S. citizen.

• Nina is a foreign exchange student going to school in California.

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as jury summons?

• To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers

• To ensure that the court has enough staff

• To avoid penalties and fines

• To participate in community service

Respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences is known as what?

• Acceptance

• Tolerance

• Indifference

• Prejudice