An amendment to the Constitution that granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former enslaved people—and guaranteed all citizens “equal protection of the laws.”

An amendment to the Constitution that legally guarantees American women the right to vote

An amendment to the Constitution that guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself – the so-called “right to remain silent.”

An amendment to the Constitution that states the Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution. If it isn't listed, it belongs to the states or to the people.

all people born or naturalized in the United States

people who are citizens by the Law of Blood and Law of Soil

anyone age 18 or older

white males who own land

Have a job in the United States

Pass a Civics Test

Have lived in the United States legally for 5 years

Take an Oath of Allegiance

Naturalization Process

Law of Blood

Law of Soil

Amendment Process

what is shared and beneficial for all or most members of a given community

occurring, found, or done often

to be desired or approved of

volunteering for recycling projects

completing homework on time

attending a community meeting to talk about getting better public transportation

voting for candidates that support programs that help the needy and the environment

participation in activities that help create a more equal, peaceful society. Ex. voting, volunteering, being informed

Something you must do or else you go to jail or pay a fine. Ex. jury duty, selective service, following the law.

participation in activities that help create a more equal, peaceful society. Ex. voting, volunteering, being informed

Something you must do for, or in, your country or else you go to jail or pay a fine. Ex. jury duty, selective service, following the law.

Selective Service

Voting

Volunteering

Being Informed

Selective Service

Voting

Following the law

Going to school

It ensures elections represent all people who live in the USA, not just born citizens

It bolsters the US population, which means we will have the most soldiers in a war

Live in the US (with the intention to stay forever)

Pass a Civics test

Speak English

Take an Oath of Allegiance

Live in the US (with the intention to stay forever)

Pass a Civics test

Speak English

Take an Oath of Allegiance

If you don't, someone who does not represent the majority of people will gain power and pass laws that don't help the people

If you don't, armed government agents will come to your house and deman a large sum of money or else take you to jail immediately

the obligation to act or a period of acting as a member of a jury in court.

the obligation for males to sign up for the Selective Service in case of wartime need of soldiers.

You are a citizen because your parents were citizens.

You are a citizen because you were born on U.S. controlled land.

You are a citizen because you moved to the U.S., went through a lot of steps, and made an Oath.

You are a citizen because your parents were citizens.

You are a citizen because you were born on U.S. controlled land.

You are a citizen because you moved to the U.S., went through a lot of steps, and made an Oath.

a type of democracy where elected people represent the common people and vote on laws for them

a type of democracy where the common people vote directly on every law themselves

So that our rights are upheld if we are accused of a crime.

Because there are not enough judges, so juries fill the void.

Without juries, there would be no court system to try criminals in.

If you don't, then you are not going to be represented by the government.

If you don't, then you are not considered a citizen anymore.

Taxes pay for services like roads, public transportation, and the fire department

Taxes protect the country from invasion.

Taxes ensure a fair trial

Takes ensure we live together safely

pays for services like roads, public transportation, and the fire department

protects the country from invasion.

ensures a fair trial

ensures we live together safely

pay for services like roads, public transportation, and the fire department

protect the country from invasion.

ensure a fair trial

ensure we live together safely

pays for services like roads, public transportation, and the fire department

protects the country from invasion.

ensures a fair trial

ensures we live together safely

a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice

carry out (a task, duty, or role) as required, pledged, or expected

resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger

have a strong effect on someone or something

a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice

carry out (a task, duty, or role) as required, pledged, or expected

resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger

have a strong effect on someone or something

a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice

carry out (a task, duty, or role) as required, pledged, or expected

resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger

have a strong effect on someone or something

The diversity of people--from around the world!--that become citizens can shape our society into something beautiful

The more Naturalized citizens there are, the less 'American culture' exists, until someday there will not be a United States of America because there will be too many foreigners

a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands or by voice

carry out (a task, duty, or role) as required, pledged, or expected

resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger

have a strong effect on someone or something