Citizenship and Naturalization Flashcards
the status of being a citizen
citizenship
non citizen
alien
enter a country legally
legal aliens
enter country without authorization
illegal aliens
people who move permanently to another country
immigrant
someone who has been legally allowed to live in the us but is not a citizen
resident
anyone born in the us is automatically a citizen
law of soil
a child born in another country is still a citizen of the US ONLY IF at least one of their parents is a US citizen
Law of blood
A legal process through which an immigrant to the Us can become a citizen
Naturalization
being a member of a country and having full rights and responsibilities under that countries laws
citizenship
Swearing loyalty to the Us and the constitution is…..
Oaths of allegiance
the act of betraying your country and Us constitution makes this crime punishable by death
treason
Rights ONLY us citizens have are….
voting in federal elections, the right to run for office e, and the rights to serve on jury.
Everyone is responsible for obeying…
Laws
Males citizens ages 18-26 must register in something called
Selective services
step 1 to naturalization
Live in Us for 5 years
Step 2 to naturalization
Fillout applications
step 3 to naturalization
Fingerprint background check
step 4 to naturalization
interview
step 5 to naturalization
pass civics English test
step 6 to naturalization
take oaths of allegiance
things you must do there. Ould be legal penalties if fulfilled
Duties
things you should do but are not required to do
responsibilities
