Rights and Responsibilities of a Citizen Chapter 8 section 5

I. What is a citizen? A citizen is a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation nation and is entitled to all its right and protections To be a US citizen , you must fulfill one of three below 1. born in the US (or at least one parent is a US citizen) 2. have been naturalized ( completed legal process to become a citizen) 3. 18 or younger when parents were naturalized C. Naturalized citizens can enjoy same rights and privileges as those born here EXCEPT they can not run for Presiden

II. Civil and Democratic Values Founding Fathers admired civic virtue, the willingness to work for the good of the nation or community. Values like honesty, compassion, patriotism, respect, responsibility and courage Patriotism is a feeling of love and devotion for your country. Inspires some to serve in the military

III. Responsibilities of a Citizen Government and citizens must work together to meet our needs as a democratic society Our civic responsibilities include: Voting Obeying the Law Defending the Nation Serving on a jury Serving the community Being informed