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The Meaning of Citizenship
Test One
What It Means to Be a Citizen
Section 1
Who is a Citizen?
Anyone born in the United States or in one of its territories (even if the parents aren’t citizens)
At least one of the parents was a citizen at the time of birth (no matter where the baby was born)
A person who has gone through the process of becoming a citizenAny child under 18 whose parent went through this
process
The Naturalization Process
Step One: ApplicationStep Two: Examination—must prove the following
Age 18 or olderLegal resident of country for 5 years, state for 3 monthsGood moral characterLoyal to the U.S. ConstitutionAble to read, write, and speak EnglishKnowledge of U.S. history and form of government
Step Three: Final HearingTakes oath of loyalty in court
Naturalized citizens have all the rights and duties of citizens by birth except:
the right to be President or Vice President
Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities
Section 2
Citizen Rights
To vote and hold elected office
To say what you think in speech or in writing
To practice your own religion
To have a fair trial
And others as expressed in the Constitution
Citizen Duties
Obeying the laws
Defending the nationAt 18, men must registerMay choose to be a conscientious objector
Serving on a jury or as a witness in courtPaying taxesAttending school
Citizen Responsibilities
Work toward the common good
Voting
Holding government office
Participating in election campaigns
Influencing government
Serving the community
Citizenship and Our Other Roles in Society
Section 3
The Seven Social Roles
Problems with our Roles
Changing Roles: sometimes we have to adapt within one of our roles…we cannot do the same thing all the time
Overlapping Roles: sometimes we have to fulfill more than one role at the same time
Conflicting Roles: sometimes we are expected to fulfill two roles at once and we’re not able to do so