Mini-unit: CitizenshipCivics

Citizen: a person who owes or pledges allegiance to a country

1. Born in the United States or one of its territories

2. One of your parents was a citizen when you were born

3. Naturalization4. Under 18 when your parents

become naturalized

Naturalization: the process of becoming a citizen

Naturalization Ceremony

Be 18 years oldLive in the U.S. for at least five yearsDemonstrate continuous permanent

residenceDemonstrate good moral characterBe able to read, write, speak EnglishDemonstrate knowledge of government

& civicsTake citizenship oath

Freedom of speechRight to voteFreedom of religionRight to a fair trialRight to be

protected while travelling in other countries

Obey the lawPay taxesGo to schoolServe on a jury or

as a witnessRegister for

military service

Duty: something you are required to do by law

VoteHold officeGet a jobServe the

communityProtect the

common good

Common Good: the well-being of all members of society