WHAT IS CIVICS Citizen Graphic Organizer GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

WHAT IS CIVICS? Citizen Graphic Organizer

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER Please listen closely to the directions for folding your paper.

PATHS TO CITIZENSHIP GRAPHIC ORGANIZER INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Fold the paper in half ‘hamburger bun style’ leaving 1 inch at the bottom without the fold Step 2: The top sheet of the fold will be cut into 3 sections Step 3: Label the 3 sections: § Section 1: By Blood § Section 2: By Soil § Section 3: Naturalization Step 4: Label the bottom inch “Path To Citizenship”

Paths To Citizenship Naturalization By Soil By Blood

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HOW TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES By Soil- any person born in any of the 50 states, Washington DC, or any of the US Territories. By Blood- if a person is born in another country, but their parents are US citizens

HOW TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES Naturalization: I. Must 18 or older II. Must have been a lawful resident for 5 years (have green card) III. Must be able to read, write, and speak English IV. Must be of good moral character V. Must show understanding of US Civics

Naturalized citizens complete an application, take a citizenship exam, and attend a ceremony where they swear to be loyal to the US

RIGHTS OF NATURALIZED CITIZENS A naturalized citizens has all the same rights and duties as a naturalborn citizen. Examples of Rights § Hold jobs § Run for election § Serve on juries § Vote Only exception – naturalized citizens cannot become the President! Oath of Allegiance https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=kuv. Bn 8 sdu. GE

LOSING CITIZENSHIP Expatriation: someone who gives their allegiance to another country Denaturalization: naturalized citizens who lied can be deported Being convicted of certain crimes: treason, rebellion, or trying to overthrow the government by violent means.