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Citizenship

8A Civics

TermDefinition
citizenship Citizenship means being a member of a country and having full rights and responsibilities under that country’s law.
naturalization the process where people become citizens
steps to becoming a citizen To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have been permanent residents of the United States for 5 years.
Oath of Allegiance swearing loyalty to the United States and our Constitution.
treason is the act of betraying your country, and the U.S. Constitution makes this crime punishable by death!
Pledge of Allegiance a pledge to show loyalty to the United States flag and the nation it stands for.
National Anthem Star Spangled Banner
July 4th Independence Day or the day the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, when the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
The Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Examples of Rights the freedom of expression and the freedom to worship, assemble peacefully, and petition the government, as well as the right to be free from unreasonable searches by government officials.
Rights only for US Citizens the right to vote in federal elections, the right to run for federal political office, and the right to serve on a jury
Responsibility of everyone in the US to obey the laws
Responsibilities of citizens for voting in elections and serving on juries when asked.
14th Amendment people who are U.S. citizens at birth are born in the U.S. Others laws have defined citizenship for people born in some U.S. territories or abroad.
Citizenship Clause It says anyone born in the U.S. or born in any place under U.S. jurisdiction, or legal control, is a citizen.
sovereignty authority
a way the 14th amendment can be used in court If a citizen’s rights or freedoms are violated, the 14th Amendment can be used in court to ensure that person is being treated fairly.
jurisdiction legal countol
name one poster, flag, or map in Ms. Czernicki's room! Answers will vary. Check her room (but sign out!) to see if you are correct!
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