Final Exam: Citizenship & Naturalization Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is a citizen?
A
A legal resident of a country who owes allegiance to that place AND is entitled to full civil rights
2
Q
What does the government give to citizens
A
Money, public services, and liberties
3
Q
What are the three ways that makes people automatically a citizen
A
- If you are born in another country but one parent is a U.S citizen
- If you are at all born in the U.S
- Naturalized citizen (AKA: Immigrant -> Citizen)
4
Q
What are the five requirements for naturalization
A
- Must be at least 18
- Must live here for 5 years (Sped up to 3 id you marry a U.S citizen)
- Must speak limited English
- Have good moral character
- Pass a basic history and Gov. test
5
Q
T/F: If children are younger than 18 but a parent gets naturalized, ALL children will automatically become naturalized
A
True
6
Q
Define a Duty
A
Things that citizens HAVE to do
7
Q
Define a Responsibility
A
Something that citizens SHOULD do
