Rule of blood - born to at least one American parent

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Rule of soil - born in the United States or territory​

​Natural-born citizens

​a community member who is loyal to the government and entitled to its protections​

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Defined by the 14th Amendment​

Citizen

Citizenship

​Benefits of citizenship: voting, US passport, job eligibility

1. Live in the US for at least 5 years

2. Fill out the application and pay fees

3. Pass the Citizenship Test

4. Swear an Oath of Allegiance

5. Receive certificate​

Naturalization Process

​the process an immigrant completes to gain United States citizenship​

Naturalization

Naturalization Process

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This means all citizens should be treated equally and held accountable to the law​

Application

government idea that no one is above or below the law​

Rule of Law

Rule of Law

Since the President is a citizen, even they are held to the same laws as the rest of the country

Free speech, religion, etc...

Due Process

Pursuit of happiness

Vote​

Examples:

freedoms that are protected by the government

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​in the US, guaranteed by the Constitution & Bill of Rights

What are rights?

Rights

Community service

Participating in government

​Staying informed on local issues

​Voting

Examples

something you should do

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not required​

What is a responsibility?

Responsibilities

Voting is both a right and a responsibility; while we are not required to vote, voting is important to the democratic process

Jury duty

Selective Service (draft)

Pay taxes

Obeying laws​

Examples:

​Something you have to do

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Required, usually by law​

What is an obligation?

Obligations (duties)

Obligations often protect the rights of others and are necessary for government to function