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CE U1: Citizenship
Citizenship and Amendment Rights
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| citizen | An individual with certain rights and duties under a government |
| allegiance | loyalty to a country |
| amendment | a change to a law or document |
| naturalization | a process followed by a non-citizen in order to become a citizen |
| jurisdiction | the power or right to govern an area |
| reside; resident | To live in a particular place; a person that lives in a particular place |
| diverse | having many different forms, types, ideas, and more |
| USCIS | US Citizenship and Immigration Services; the agency that processes naturalization and immigration |
| fundamental | Basic; forming or relating to the most important part of something |
| absolute | not limited in any way |
| right | ability given at birth, something you are entitled to |
| due process | fair treatment in the judicial system; steps that must be followed to ensure rights are protected |
| press | People and organizations that gather and report news (ex. Newspapers, radio, TV news, reporters, photographers) |
| petition | A formal written request (often a document with a list of signatures to show support) |
| rights and duties | A citizen is an individual with certain _____ and _____ under a government by who, by birth or choice, owes allegiance to that country. |
| birth and naturalization | What are the two ways that a person can become a US citizen? |
| 18 years old | How old must a person be to apply for naturalization? |
| 3-5 years | How long must a person legally reside in the US in order to apply for naturalization? |
| good, moral | A person must be of _______ _______ character and be loyal to the US in order to become a naturalized citizen. |
| read, write, and speak | A person must be able to ______, ________, and _______ English in order to become a naturalized citizen. |
| test and interview | A person must be able to pass a _______ and ________ in order to become a naturalized citizen. |
| US History and Civics | To pass the naturalization test, a person must study... |
| Oath of Allegiance | The final step of naturalization is to take the _______ of _____________ at a naturalization ceremony. |
| 14th Amendment | Which Amendment defines citizenship, enforces due process at the state level, and protects equal protection under the law? |
| US Constitution | What establishes and protects US citizens' fundamental rights and liberties? |
| Most rights are limited. Citizens typically have certain rights until their actions infringe someone else's rights. | What does "few rights, if any, are considered absolute" mean? |
| 1st Amendment | What Amendment protects the freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech? |
| Freedom of Religion | What is the freedom that declares that the government may not establish or endorse an official religion? |
| Freedom of Assembly | What is the freedom for citizens to peacefully gather? |
| Freedom of the Press | What is the freedom for reporters and journalists to gather and publish information, even if it criticizes the government? |
| Freedom of Petition | What is the freedom for individuals to make their views known to public officials? |
| Freedom of Speech | What is the freedom for individuals to express their opinions and beliefs? |
| 5th Amendment | Which amendment protects due process at the national level? |
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