1. Rights of
Citizenship

2. What is a Citizen?
A citizen is a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all rights and protections.
To be a US Citizen you must fulfill ONE of THREE requirements:
Born in the United States (or one parent is a citizen)
You were naturalized- completed the official process for becoming a citizen
You were 18 or younger when your parents were naturalized.

3. Becoming a Citizen
Immigrant – a person who enters another country in order to settle there
Naturalization Process
Enter the country
Submit documents, photographs, and attend interviews  granted permission to remain as a resident alien (noncitizen living in the country)
Submit an application for citizenship after 5 years
Take a test using the English language and demonstrating he/she understands American history and government.
Prove he or she is of good moral character
Stand before a judge and take the oath to become an American

4. Civic Virtue
Civic virtue – the willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice
Patriotism – feeling of love towards one country
Respect
Courage
Responsibility

5. Responsibilities of Citizenship
Voting – a good citizen studies the candidates and issues in order to make responsible choices
Obeying the Laws
Defending the Nation
Serving on a Jury
Serving the Community
Being Informed