Civics & Economics
Who is a person? In this unit we will explore how this question is answered in the United States. Following this unit you will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilites each American citizen has.
Citizenship
Citizenship
14th Amendment "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."
birth
naturalization
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). (source: USCIS)
Naturalization is a basic three step process that involves:
APPLICATION EXAM HEARING
The naturalization examine includes the ability to read, write, and speak basic English language, and demonstrate a knowledge of American history and the principles of the United States government.
Do you have what it takes? You can try a practice exam by clicking the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services logo below.
Immigration and naturalization has led to America's diverse population. The United States has experienced an increase of diversity, especially in the 20th century. The latest Census Bureau reports that minority populations are now a majority of U.S. births.
A citizen is a person who is given certain rights and duties under a government.
The most recognized rights of American citizenship are listed in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. These rights include the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and peition.
Rights
1st Amendment "Congress shall make no law respecting and
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
