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