What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Defines who's a citizen
What does the 14th Amendment define?
Citizenship and equal protection under the law
Why is having "good moral character" important in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen?
It shows the person has a clean police record.
Ralph was born in a U.S. military based in Germany. Is he a U.S. citizen? Which law?
Yes, law of blood and law of soil.
A person who is not born a U.S. citizen may become a citizen through which process?
Naturalization.
What does the "Rule of Law" mean?
The law applies to everyone equally; No one is above the law
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
Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
What was Common Sense about?
To influence people to go against the king of England
What does "law of soil" mean?
If you are born in the U.S., or one of its territories, you are a citizen
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.
What did magna Carta do?
limited the power of the king
What are Locke's natural rights?
Life, liberty, and property
What does "law of blood" mean?
If one of your parents is a U.S. citizen, you are also
What is the minimum number of years someone must live in the U.S. as a permanent resident before applying for citizenship?
5 years
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.
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
What is separation of Powers?
3 branches of government
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