EOC Review Citizenship Ms. Croy 7th Grade Civics

Goals Define the term “citizen” and identify the legal means of becoming a U.S. Citizen Understand that citizens have rights, duties, and responsibilities

What does it mean to be a citizen? You have all of the rights that are protected and offered in the U.S. Constitution You have all the obligations (duties) and responsibilities of a U.S. Citizen You are a legally recognized member of a nation This is different from an “alien,” which is a person who is not a citizen of a nation or country

How is citizenship obtained? Naturalization 1. Obtain a green card and live in the U.S. for 5 years 2. Complete the Application (Declaration of Intention) 3. Get fingerprinted to prove you are of good moral character 4. Interview with a USCIS agent and pass the citizenship test 5. Take the Oath of Allegiance Natural-Born (Native-born) Law of Blood Law of Soil

What are the duties and responsibilities of citizens? Duty (obligation) – something a person is required to do by law They are mandatory! Responsibility – something a person should do

Obligations and Responsibilities Obligations (Duties) Responsibilities Obey the Law Pay Taxes Serve on a jury if summoned Register with the Selective Service System to defend the nation (draft) Vote in elections Volunteer Attend public meetings Be informed about local, state, and national issues

Your Turn! Complete the “Citizenship” Worksheet in your EOC Notebook. Fill in each blank on your worksheet. Blanks can be terms, definitions, or ideas Answer the multiple-choice practice question

Citizen Citizenship Law of Blood whether they were born on U.S. Soil SWBAT understand that citizens of the U.S. have certain rights, duties, and responsibilities defined by the U.S. Constitution   __________________ A member of a community who owes loyalty to their government and is entitled to its protection. Enjoys rights, responsibilities, and obligations (duties) Natural-born Citizen ______________________________________________________ Obtain a green card, 2. Complete Application (Declaration of Intention), 3. Get fingerprinted, 4. Interview with USCIS and pass the citizenship test, 5. Take the Oath of Allegiance A person’s nationality at birth is the same as their parents Law of Soil A person’s nationality at birth is determined by _____________________________________________________ Things a citizen should do, such as voting, volunteering, and attending civic meetings Obligations (duties) This a citizen must do, such as ____________________________ Men ages 18-25 are required to register with this system to serve our country in the case of a draft Citizen Person who becomes a citizen through law of blood or law of soil Naturalization Process Law of Blood whether they were born on U.S. Soil Responsibility Obey the law, jury duty Pay taxes, defend the nation if called upon (draft) Selective Service System

Which statement completes the diagram? a. Joining a military service Eligibility Requirements for ? Be of good moral character Read, write, and speak English Possess basic knowledge of U.S. History and Government Which statement completes the diagram? a. Joining a military service b. Obtaining a driver’s license c. Becoming a naturalized citizen d. Receiving a social security card