citizenship

Question 1

what does the 14th amendment state

Answer 1

all persons born and naturalized in the US are citizens

Question 2

what are the two ways to become a citizen

Answer 2

birth (law of soil, or law of blood) of naturalization

Question 3

what do good citizens do

Answer 3

practice thoughtful decision making in personal, financial, and civic matters

Question 4

what do active citizens do

Answer 4

are trustworthy and honest,
courteous,
show respect for the rights of others,
responsible,
accountable,
and self-reliant

Question 5

how should you treat the law

Answer 5

with respect

Question 6

what are civic duties of us citizens

Answer 6

obey laws,
pay taxes,
serving in the armed forces
serving on a jury or as a witness in court

Question 7

what are civic responsibilities

Answer 7

keeping informed on current events,
registering and voting,
participating in political campaigns,
holding public office,
communicating with government officials,
serving in voluntary appointed positions,
respect the rights of other citizens to have an equal voice in their government

Question 8

what does the 5th amendment protect

Answer 8

citizens from being held for commiting a crime, and due process-the country has to respect a citizens rights

Question 9

what does the 14th amendment protect

Answer 9

also protects a citizens right to due process, and says the no state may deprive citizens equal protection under the law