True or False: Children have different rights than adults.
True
Immigrants traveled to America for many reasons (list all 4 reasons)
1. Avoid War
2. Corrupt Governments
3. Religious Persecution
4. Economic Opportunity
Being a _____________ of a nation carries with it the freedoms that nation guarantees.
Citizen
Citizens may belong to any religion they would like; the government cannot choose an official religion for our country or make people attend a certain church or temple.
Freedom of Religion
Government receives it power from the ______________
people
Natural Born Citizen is born in US to parents who are ________________.
Not US citizens
The government must apply the laws of our country equally, and in the same way to all citizens ; the government cannot discriminate against a particular person or group.
Equal Protection of the Law
fleeing their home to escape danger such as persecution by the government, war, or natural disaster
Refugees
commit treason, taking part in rebellion or trying to overthrow the government by violent means.
Crime Convictions
What is a Naturalized Citizen? (List all 5)
Must be 18 years or older; have been a lawful resident for 5 or more yrs; can read, write and speak English; be of good moral character; understanding of US civ
Citizens elect representatives to bring their thoughts, feelings and concerns to the state and national government; citizens choose who will lead the nation.
Right to vote
True or False: Americans should use their rights and freedoms in a positive or productive way.
True
A _______________ is also expected to be a an active part of the society they live in.
Citizen
Is it a duty or a right for all mall citizens 18-25 to registrar with the Selective Service System?
Duty
gives allegiance to another country and becomes a naturalized citizen of that country.
Expatriation
Legal Aliens are born in another country but have not been _____________
naturalized
List the 4 Institutions
Family
Religious Centers
School
Clubs and Volunteer Groups
List 3 American Residents ( Where you live)
Legal Aliens, Illegal Aliens, and Refugees
Many values unite American people including: (list all 5 of them)
freedom
equality
opportunity
justice
democracy
born in another country but have not been naturalized
Legal Aliens
Natural Born Citizen is born in another country if ________________.
one or both parents are US citizens.
Citizens may express themselves in whatever way they choose.
Freedom of Speech
What is America made up of?
Immigrant Stories
What are some Rights? List all 5 of them
Right to vote; freedom of speech; freedom of religion; right to assemble; equal protection of the law
Americans value __________ which is the right to make one's choices without ____________________________________.
Freedom; interference from the government
In the U.S., we are also called to perform certain tasks so that order can be kept and our nation can continue to be a place of _______________.
democracy
Refugees are fleeing their home to escape danger such as _______________________________________
persecution by the government, war, or natural disaster
born in U.S, American territory or US military base to parents who are US citizens
Natural Born Citizen
Americans are very __________.
Diverse
The rights and freedoms American citizens enjoy are found in the ________________________
Constitution of the United States
List the 5 rights and freedoms that Americans have:
Right to Vote
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Right to Assemble
Equal Protection of the Law
All male citizens _____________ are required to register with the Selective Service System
18-25
naturalized citizens who lied on their citizenships application
Denaturalization
What are some Duties?
Obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, serving in court, attending school
Government is ___________________in its power
limited
Give an Example of Child's rights:
You have the right to play and relax by doing things like sports, music and drama.
Citizens may gather in groups and participate in lawful activities together
Right to Assemble
Explain why one of the institutions is vital to American Life
School is vital to American Life because you need education so you can get a job in the future.
key practice, relationship or organization in a society and in American Life
Institutions
What are some Responsibilities? List all 5 of them
Be informed and active citizen; participate in elections; respect the rights of others; contribute to the common good; donate time and money.
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