Question | Answer |
Citizenship is defined by the ____ Amendment | 14th |
"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." | naturalized, jurisdiction, state |
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. | Natural-born |
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 | Naturalized |
Natural born citizenship is based on these principles: If you were born in the U.S. or within its jurisdiction | Jus Soli, "right of citizenship by soil" |
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 | Jus Sanguinis "right of citizenship by blood" |
Not everyone born in the U.S. is automatically entitled to _________. They must also be "_________" thereof. | citizenship, subject to the jurisdiction |
The 14th amendment authorizes the __________ to determine who is and isn't subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. | Congress |
Congress has never made the children of foreign _________, heads of state, or ________ aliens subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. | ambassadors, illegal |
Dual citizenship is ____ ________ for naturalized citizens, but this is no longer actively enforced. | not allowed |
has permanent legal residency | resident aliens |
no legal right/permission to be here | illegal aliens |
we are at war with their country | enemy aliens |
has temporary legal residency | non-resident aliens |
All legal residents can _____ property, ____ a business, and _____ public services. | own, run, use |
All legal residents are entitled the protections in the Bill of Rights ( freedom of _____, ________, ____ _______) | speech, religion, due process |
All legal residents must pay _____ and obey the _____. | taxes, law |
U.S. citizens can _____ and _____ public offices. | vote, hold |
U.S. Citizens must _______ their country when called (Draft and Jury Duty) | serve |
Document that identifies your citizenship and is issued by your country. | passport |
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. | Green Card |
(types: tourist, work, and student) Temporary permission to be in a country that is granted by the country you're visiting. | Visa |
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 | five, three |
To be naturalized, aliens must have the ability to ______, ______, and _______ English. | Read, write, speak |
To be Naturalized, aliens must have good ______ character and swear _____________ to the United States, and renounce the same to the previous country | moral, allegiance |
Steps of Naturalization 1. File an _________ (USCIS) U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services | application |
Steps of Naturalization 2. Take the __________ ______ (USCIS) | citizenship exam |
Steps of Naturalization 3. Petition a _______ _______ for citizenship | district court |
Steps of Naturalization 4. Attend a citizenship ________ before the Court | hearing |
Steps of Naturalization 5. Take the _____ of allegiance | oath |
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