Legal Aliens and Citizenship Concepts

The video tutorial explains the concept of citizenship, detailing the rights and duties of citizens. It covers how one can become a citizen by birth or through the naturalization process, which involves several steps including residency and an exam. The 14th Amendment's role in defining citizenship is discussed, particularly its impact post-Civil War. The video also distinguishes between legal and illegal aliens, highlighting the rights and restrictions of each group.

What is the primary role of a citizen in a country?

• To own property

• To travel freely

• To have certain rights and duties under a government

• To pay taxes

How can someone be considered a U.S. citizen by birth?

• By having a U.S. citizen as a parent

• By living in the U.S. for 5 years

• By working in the U.S. for 10 years

• By being born in any country

What is required for someone to be considered a citizen by birth in the U.S.?

• Being born in the U.S. or to U.S. citizen parents

• Living in the U.S. for 5 years

• Owning property in the U.S.

• Having a job in the U.S.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the naturalization process?

• Owning property in the U.S.

• Taking an oath of allegiance

• Learning American history

• Establishing residency

What is the final step in the naturalization process?

• Establishing residency

• Learning English

• Taking an oath of allegiance

• Passing a history exam

What does the 14th Amendment ensure?

• That all citizens can vote

• That states comply with national guidelines for citizenship

• That taxes are fairly distributed

• That all citizens have free healthcare

What does the 14th Amendment prevent states from doing?

• Establishing their own military

• Imposing taxes on federal property

• Depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process

• Creating their own currency

Who is considered a legal alien in the U.S.?

• Someone who works in the U.S.

• Someone who was born in the U.S.

• Someone who has lived in the U.S. for 10 years

• Someone with a green card

What is a key difference between a legal and an illegal alien?

• Legal aliens have permission to be in the U.S.

• Legal aliens can vote

• Illegal aliens can hold elected office

• Illegal aliens have a green card

What is a common restriction for legal aliens in the U.S.?

• They cannot work

• They cannot vote or hold elected office

• They cannot own property

• They cannot travel