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What are the two means of obtaining US citizenship? (In other words, what are the two ways someone becomes a US citizen?) 1. Birth 2. Naturalization
Which amendment defines "citizens" as "all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to the jurisdiction thereof"? 14th Amendment
A person with certain rights and duties under a government, and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government is a _______. citizen
Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the last 100 years, have led to an increasingly _________ society. diverse
How can a person born in a different country become a US citizen? Through the process of naturalization
To become a citizen through naturalization, what must a person demonstrate? 1. Knowledge of American history and principles 2. The ability to read, speak, and write in the English language
The Constitution establishes and protects the citizen's fundamental ____ and _____. rights, liberties
Few rights, if any, are considered ____. absolute
What does it mean to say that few rights, if any, are considered absolute? Give an example. Freedom of speech does not mean a person has the right to shout "fire" in a crowded movie theater.
Name the five First Amendment freedoms. 1. Freedom of speech 2. Freedom of religion 3. Freedom of press 4. Freedom of assembly 5. Freedom of petition
What is the First Amendment freedom that protects people's right to peacefully gather? Freedom of Assembly
What is the First Amendment freedom that protects people's right to make their views known to public officials? Freedom of Petition
What is the First Amendment freedom that gives newspaper and TV reporters the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government? Freedom of Press
What is "due process"? The constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the states? The 14th Amendment
What are some of the important duties of a citizen? 1. Obey laws 2. Pay taxes 3. Serve in the armed forces 4. Serve on a jury or as a witness in court
Are civic duties required or voluntary? Required
Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties can face _____. legal consequences (fines, jail)
Unlike civic duties, civic responsibilities are _____. voluntary
What are some responsibilities of citizens? Register and vote, hold elective office, influence gov't by communicating with gov't officials, serve in voluntary, appointed positions, participate in political campaigns, keep informed of current issues, respect others' rights to an equal voice in gov't
Paying taxes is a civic _____. duty
Keeping informed about current issues is a civic _____. responsibility
Serving on a jury when called is a civic _____. duty
Serving in the armed forces when called by the draft is a civic _____. duty
Voting is a civic _____. responsibility
Obeying the law is a civic _____. duty
Volunteering to serve your community is a civic _____. responsibility
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