U.S Citizenship study list

What is the last step to becoming a naturalized citizen in the United States?

Taking the Oath of Allegiance.

Ways someone can be a natural-born citizen

1. Born on US soil

2. Born on a US Territory

3. Born on a US military base

4. At least one parent is an American Citizen

How long an immigrant must live in America before becoming a citizen

3-5 years

(Three years if married to an American citizen, five years if not)

How does the government decide whether a person has "good character", one of the major requirements for naturalization?

Being a law abiding person, do not break the law.

What is the difference between a civic duty and civic responsibility?

Not fulfilling a civic duty may lead to legal consequences. Civic responsibilities are voluntary and help the community.

An immigrant who wants to be a citizen must pass this test:

Naturalization test. It covers everything you learned in 6th and 7th grade history, and 8th grade civics.

Why is learning English imporant/necessary to the naturalziation process?

It is the dominant language of the country. It is important to be able to read, write, and understand English to obtain a job and housing.

Being an informed voter is:

A civic responsibility. Citizens should know what issues they will be voting on and all the facts necessary for them to make an opinion.

What is the difference beween a natural-born and naturalized citizen?

A natural-born citizen is someone who is born a US citizen at birth. Naturalized citizen is the process of becoming a US citizen if you were born outside the US.

Naturalized citizens must show:

Good moral character

What are your 5th amendment rights?

Due Process: you cannot be put in jail for a crime unless the government follows ccertain steps (arrest -> trial -> verdict -> sentencing)

Right to Remain Silent

People who weren't born U.S Citizens can still obtain citizenship through a process called

Naturalization

What are your 14th Amendment rights?

This Amendment defines citizenship but also guarentees equal protection under the law.

Equal protection means the government must treat individuals in the same manner

When you are a member of a country with full rights and responsibilities in that country you have

Citizenship

What does R.A.P.P.S. stand for?

Your first amendment rights! Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech

Does the 5th amendment apply to people who are not citizens?

Yes! Immigrants, undocumented immigrants, and other noncitizens have 5th amendment rights of Due Process and self incrimination.

The final step of becoming a naturalized citizen is taking the

Oath of Allegiance