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You Are an American Citizen if: 1.You’re born in the U.S. or one of its territories. 2.At least one of your parents was a US citizen when you were born. 3.You have been naturalized. Naturalized – you have gone through the process of becoming a citizen. Citizenship Test
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What Is Civics?
• The study of what it means to be an American citizen.
• A citizen is a person with certain rights and responsibilities under a government.
You Are an American Citizen if:
1.You’re born in the U.S. or one of its territories.
2.At least one of your parents was a US citizen when you were born.
3.You have been naturalized.• Naturalized – you have
gone through the process of becoming a citizen.
Citizenship Test
Naturalization
• ApplyExaminationFinal Hearing• Applicants must prove:• 18+; legal resident for 5+ years, in
state for 3+ months.• Good moral character• Loyalty to principles in US
constitution.• Read, write & speak English.• Knowledge of history & form of
government of the US.• Naturalization Self Test
Why Become Naturalized?
• If you are not a citizen, you cannot vote or hold government office.
• You would be considered an alien.• Alien – a citizen of
one country who lives in another country.
• If you have children under 18, they will automatically become citizens.
Naturalized Citizens
• Have all the rights and duties of citizens by birth EXCEPT the right to be President or Vice-President.
• You will remain a citizen unless:• You decide to give up
citizenship.• You are convicted of
trying to overthrow the US government by force.
List of Denaturalized Citizens Facebook FounderRenunciation Lose Citizenship
Rights of Citizens
• American citizens have the right to:• Vote and hold elected office.• Say what they think in speech or writing.• Practice their own religion.• Right to a fair trial.
• Our rights are guaranteed to us by our Constitution and protected by our laws and courts.
Can Your Rights Ever Be Denied?
• Page 60• Korematsu v. United
States (1944)• Issue: Does the
government have the right to limit the civil rights of certain Americans during national emergencies?
• What does the Supreme Court decide?
Duties of Citizens
• Duties are required.• Duties include:
• Obeying the laws.• Defending the nation.• Serving on a jury or as a witness in court.• Paying taxes.• Attending school.
• Rule of Law – concept of government of laws.• No individual is above the law.• Officials must base their opinion on law, not
personal opinion.
Serving on a Jury
• Our Constitution guarantees that anyone accused of a crime may have the case decided by a jury of peers.
• Jury of Peers – a group of ordinary citizens who hear the case and decide whether the accused person is innocent or guilty.
• The judge will then handle the sentencing based on the jury’s decision.
Responsibilities of Citizens
• Responsibilities are voluntary.• As citizens, we should:• Work toward the common good.
• We should contribute to the well-being of all members of society.
• Vote.• Hold government office.• Participate in election campaigns.• Influence the government.• Serve the community.
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