1. Ch. 6 Sec. 3 “Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship” P. 222-225
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2. Ch. 6 Sec. 3 “Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship” P. 222-225
Gaining U.S. Citizenship
Naturalized citizens
Foreign-born people whose parents are not citizens must move to U.S. to be naturalized.
Long process
Over 18, must live in U.S. for 5 years, support themselves, law-abiding, English speaking, knowledge of U.S. history
Go before court, take oath
Deport
Returned to country of origin
Can lose citizenship, no president

3. Ch. 6 Sec. 3 “Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship” P. 222-225
Duties of Citizenship
Obey the law
Vote
Pay taxes
Defend the nation
Register for draft
Required military service (not active)
Serve on jury

4. Ch. 6 Sec. 3 “Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship” P. 222-225
Citizens and Government
Learn about issues and candidates
Help campaigns volunteer
Political action committees
Collect money for candidates who support certain issues
Interest groups
People that share common interests that motivate them to take action
Rallies, speeches, letters to reps
Community
Volunteer to serve
Red Cross, Boys/Girl scouts, neighborhood groups, etc.