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What does Amendment XIV, Section 1 establish regarding citizenship?
What does Amendment XIV, Section 1 establish regarding citizenship?
- Natural born and naturalized individuals are citizens of the United States. (correct)
- States can impose their own definitions of citizenship.
- Only individuals born in the United States are citizens.
- Citizenship can only be granted through naturalization.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen?
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be able to speak English
- Have a high school diploma (correct)
- Possess a good moral character
What is the role of USCIS in the naturalization process?
What is the role of USCIS in the naturalization process?
- To grant citizenship without any process
- To conduct law enforcement for illegal immigrants
- To manage the application process for citizenship (correct)
- To perform background checks exclusively
What does the term 'alien' refer to in the context of immigration?
What does the term 'alien' refer to in the context of immigration?
What is the significance of the Naturalization Ceremony?
What is the significance of the Naturalization Ceremony?
Which of these best describes the concept of 'due process of law'?
Which of these best describes the concept of 'due process of law'?
What is the minimum duration of marital status required for a specific condition of naturalization?
What is the minimum duration of marital status required for a specific condition of naturalization?
Which obligation is NOT considered a responsibility of citizenship?
Which obligation is NOT considered a responsibility of citizenship?
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Amendment XIV, Section 1
Amendment XIV, Section 1
Establishes citizenship rights for all born or naturalized in the US.
Natural Born Citizen
Natural Born Citizen
A person born in the US or with US citizen parents.
Immigrant
Immigrant
A foreign national who legally resides in a country.
Alien
Alien
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Naturalization Process
Naturalization Process
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Oath of Allegiance
Oath of Allegiance
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Citizenship Interview
Citizenship Interview
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Civics Test
Civics Test
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Study Notes
Amendments and Citizenship
- Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1: All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., and subject to its jurisdiction, are U.S. citizens.
- No state can infringe upon the privileges or immunities of U.S. citizens.
- No state can deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
- No state can deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws; within its jurisdiction.
Citizenship Terms
- Immigrant: A person from a foreign country who lives in the U.S.
- Alien: A person from a foreign country who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Resident: A person living in a specific place.
Naturalization Process
- Step 1: Meet the requirements (e.g., age 18 or older, lawful resident for at least three years, good moral character, knowledge of U.S. history and government, ability to read, write, and speak English).
- Step 2: Complete an application with USCIS.
- Step 3: Undergo a background check.
- Step 4: Take a civics test.
- Step 5: Interview.
- Step 6: Attend naturalization ceremony and take the Oath of Allegiance.
Citizen Obligations
- Citizens are expected to obey the laws of the country.
- Citizens are expected to pay taxes.
- Citizens are expected to defend the country.
- Citizens are expected to serve on juries.
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