FLASH CARDS SOL 3A
Froehlich, 2009
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Name 2 ways a person can get U.S. citizenship. |
Native-Born – born in the U.S. Naturalization – become a citizen |
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What amendment to the U.S. Constitution defines citizenship?
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14th Amendment |
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If you want to become a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process, what language do you have to speak? |
The person must prove that they can speak, read, and write English |
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What federal agency handles the naturalization process for immigrants wanting to become citizens |
U.S. Immigration Services |
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If one or both of your parents are U.S. citizens and you are born in another country, would you be a U.S. citizen? |
Yes. If ONE or BOTH are U.S. citizens, the child is a U.S. citizen |
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Do U.S. citizens who are native born have more rights than naturalized citizens? |
NO. The 14th amendment states that ALL persons BORN or NATURALIZED are citizens of the U.S. |
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Would you be a citizen of the U.S. if you are born in the U.S. but your parents are NOT U.S. citizens? |
In most cases, YES |
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What is NATURALIZATION? |
The legal process where a person becomes a citizen of the U.S.
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What is the rule for how long you have to be in the U.S. before you can apply to become a naturalized citizen? |
21 5 years as a U.S. resident OR 22 A resident who is married to a U.S. citizen. You must live here 3 years |
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What must you prove to the U.S. immigration services before you become a U.S. citizen? |
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What kind of things would the Immigration Services say would hurt your chances of becoming a U.S. citizen? |
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What is the FIRST step in applying to become a U.S. citizen? |
You must file a DECLARATION to the Immigration Services DECLARING (stating) you plan to become a citizen. |
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What form must you complete to become a U.S. citizen? |
A PETITION FOR NATURALIZATION
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After the Immigration services receives your petition, what happens next? |
Immigration will call you for an OFFICIAL interview. |
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How old do you have to be to become a naturalized citizen of the U.S.?
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18 |
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Do you have to know about the U.S. Constitution to become a naturalized citizen? |
YES. You must also know about American history and government.
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Can a person who is a naturalized citizen become President or Vice-President of the U.S.?
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NO. They do not have this right. |
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What is the final step in the naturalization process through Immigration Services? |
You attend a special ceremony and swear allegiance (loyalty) to the U.S. |
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What prove will a naturalized citizen receive when they become a U.S. citizen? |
A Certificate of Naturalization |
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What has been the result of the numerous immigrants who have come to America and naturalized citizens in our American society today? |
Our society is very diverse with many different cultures and people. |
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What is a citizen? |
A person who has rights and duties under a government who by birth or choice, owes allegiance to that country. |
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