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CE 6
CE.6 – CITIZENSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| WHAT IS A CITIZEN? | A person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to its protection. |
| WHAT AMENDMENT DEFINES U.S. CITIZENSHIP? | The 14th Amendment |
| WHAT ARE THE TWO WAYS TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN? | By birth or by naturalization |
| WHAT DOES BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP MEAN? | Anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen. |
| WHAT IS NATURALIZATION? | The legal process by which immigrants become U.S. citizens. |
| WHAT ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION? | Residency requirement, minimum age, good moral character, English test, civics test, Oath of Allegiance. |
| WHAT IS THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE? | A promise to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States. |
| LIST THE FIVE FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS. | Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition |
| WHAT IS FREEDOM OF RELIGION? | The right to practice any religion or no religion |
| WHAT IS FREEDOM OF SPEECH? | The right to express opinions without government interference |
| WHAT IS FREEDOM OF THE PRESS? | The right of media to publish information freely. |
| WHAT IS FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY? | The right to gather peacefully |
| WHAT IS FREEDOM OF PETITION? | The right to ask the government to change laws or policies. |
| WHAT DOES THE 4TH AMENDMENT PROTECT? | Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures. |
| WHAT DOES THE 5TH AMENDMENT PROTECT? | Due process, protection from self-incrimination, protection from double jeopardy |
| WHAT DOES THE 6TH AMENDMENT PROTECT? | Rights of the accused. |
| WHAT DOES THE 14TH AMENDMENT GUARANTEE? | Citizenship, equal protection, and due process from states. |
| HOW CAN CITIZENS PEACEFULLY INFLUENCE GOVERNMENT? | Voting, working on campaigns, petitions, protests, writing to officials, joining advocacy groups |
| WHY IS PEACEFUL PARTICIPATION IMPORTANT? | It allows citizens to influence policy without violence |
| WHAT IS CIVIC PARTICIPATION? | Active involvement in community and government. |
| WHY IS VOLUNTEERING IMPORTANT? | It strengthens communities and serves the public good |
| WHY IS STAYING INFORMED IMPORTANT? | It helps citizens make informed decisions. |
| WHY MUST CITIZENS RESPECT DIFFERING BELIEFS? | A diverse democracy depends on tolerance and cooperation |
| HOW DID IMMIGRATION POLICIES CHANGE IN THE 1800S? | Large numbers of European immigrants entered; Ellis Island processed arrivals |
| WHAT HAPPENED IN THE EARLY 1900S? | Restrictions based on nationality were introduced |
| WHAT DID THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1965 DO? | Ended race-based quotas and increased diversity. |
| WHY IS IMMIGRATION POLICY IMPORTANT? | It shapes who can enter and become citizens |
| WHAT TESTS MUST NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS PASS? | English test and Civics test. |
| WHAT DOES THE CIVICS TEST COVER? | U.S. history, government, symbols, and holidays |
Created by:
Lisa K Ball