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Citizenship is defined by the ____ Amendment
"All persons born or _________ in the U.S., and subject to the __________ thereof, are citizens of the U.S. and of the _______ wherein they reside."
means you were a citizen at birth because at least one of your natural (birth) parents was a U.S. citizen or because you were born in the United States or within its Territory.
Means you weren't born a U.S. citizen, but became one after you were born because you met the naturalization criteria set by the U.S. Congress
Natural born citizenship is based on these principles: If you were born in the U.S. or within its jurisdiction
Natural born citizenship is based on these principles: if at least one of your natural (birth) parents was a U.S. citizen at the time of your birth
Not everyone born in the U.S. is automatically entitled to _________. They must also be "_________" thereof.
The 14th amendment authorizes the __________ to determine who is and isn't subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.
Congress has never made the children of foreign _________, heads of state, or ________ aliens subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.
Dual citizenship is ____ ________ for naturalized citizens, but this is no longer actively enforced.
has permanent legal residency
no legal right/permission to be here
we are at war with their country
has temporary legal residency
All legal residents can _____ property, ____ a business, and _____ public services.
All legal residents are entitled the protections in the Bill of Rights ( freedom of _____, ________, ____ _______)
All legal residents must pay _____ and obey the _____.
U.S. citizens can _____ and _____ public offices.
U.S. Citizens must _______ their country when called (Draft and Jury Duty)
Document that identifies your citizenship and is issued by your country.
Document that grants permanent legal residency in the U.S.A
They are no longer given to aliens immediately after marrying a U.S. citizen.
(types: tourist, work, and student)
Temporary permission to be in a country that is granted by the country you're visiting.
To be Naturalized, aliens must live _____ years legally in the U.S. plus 3 months in a State, or ____ years if married to a U.S. citizen
To be naturalized, aliens must have the ability to ______, ______, and _______ English.
To be Naturalized, aliens must have good ______ character and swear _____________ to the United States, and renounce the same to the previous country
Steps of Naturalization
1. File an _________ (USCIS) U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services
Steps of Naturalization
2. Take the __________ ______ (USCIS)
Steps of Naturalization
3. Petition a _______ _______ for citizenship
Steps of Naturalization
4. Attend a citizenship ________ before the Court
Steps of Naturalization
5. Take the _____ of allegiance