Joy was born in Nigeria, Africa. When she was 13 years old, she migrated to Florida in the United States where her father was born. Upon arrival to the U.S., she showed her American passport. Which law allows her to have a U.S. passport?
Law of Blood.
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What does "law of soil" mean?
If you are born in the U.S., or one of its territories, you are a citizen
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What did magna Carta do?
limited the power of the king
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Nayelys lives in Canada but was born in Puerto Rico. She wants to apply for U.S. citizenship? Can she do so?
Yes, she is already a citizen. Puerto Rico is a territory of the U.S.
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A person who is not born a U.S. citizen may become a citizen through which process?
Naturalization.
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What is separation of Powers?
3 branches of government
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Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
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If a person is 17 years old, speaks English, and has lived in the U.S. for 6 years as a permanent resident, what is the next step for them if they want to become a citizen?
Wait until they turn 18 before applying
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What does the 14th Amendment define?
Citizenship and equal protection under the law
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What does "law of blood" mean?
If one of your parents is a U.S. citizen, you are also
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What are Locke's natural rights?
Life, liberty, and property
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Maria is 22 years old, has lived in the Italy for 25 years and speaks English. Her mother was born in Florida and plans to visit her soon. Is she a citizen?
She is a citizen/Law of blood
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What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
