Citizenship & Responsibilities

Law of Blood: Born to a U.S. citizen

Law of Soil: Born in the U.S. or U.S. Territory

Naturalization

Owning property in the U.S.

Must be 18 years old or older

Must have lawful permanent residence for at least 5 years

Must be able to speak a second language

Must be physically present in U.S. for at least 30 months

Responsibility

Obligation

Privilege

Right

Responsibility

Obligation

Privilege

Choice

Responsibility

Obligation

Privilege

Right

Responsibility

Obligation

Privilege

Right

to guarantee court hearings remain public

to guarantee courts provide probable cause

to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers

to protect the constitutional right to confront one’s accuser