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| MEANS OF GETTING CITIZENSHIP |
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1. Naturalization (person must demonstrate
knowledge of US history and principles
and the ability to speak and write
English)
2. Birth |
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Religion: Government may not establish an official
religion, nor endorse, or interfere with the free exercise of religion
Speech: individuals are free to express opinions
Press: has the right to gather and publish information,including criticism of the government
Assembly: individuals may gather peacefully
Petition: people have the right to make their views known to the government.
Petition: people have the right to make their views known to the government. |
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FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Religion: |
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Government may not establish an official
religion, nor endorse, or interfere with the free exercise of religion |
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FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Speech: |
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Definition
| individuals are free to express opinions |
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FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Press: |
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Definition
has the right to gather and publish information,
including criticism of the government |
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FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Assembly: |
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| individuals may gather peacefully |
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FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Petition: |
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people have the right to make their views known
to the government |
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Term
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Definition
1.Extends the due process protection to the
states
2. defines citizenship |
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| 5 DUTIES OF RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS |
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Definition
1. Obey laws
2. Pay taxes
3. Serve in armed forces, if called
4. Serve on a jury or as a witness in court
Yes, I said 5 to make you think harder |
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| 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS |
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Definition
1. Register to vote
2. Hold elective office
3. Influence government by communicating with
individuals
4. Serve in voluntary, appointed positions
5. Participate in local campaigns
6. Keep informed of current issues’
7. Respect others’ rights to an equal voice |
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| PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICE (3 of them) |
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Definition
1. volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g. League of Women Voters)
2. Express concerns about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g. health, education)
3. Help make the community a good place to work and live (becoming invoved in public service organizations) |
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