American Citizenship

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The term used for a baby who is born to parents who are United States citizens.

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Law of Blood

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a person who is a legal member of the nation and pledges his or her loyalty to that country

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citizen

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What did the Framers of the Constitution write about citizenship?

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Nothing, they left it up to the states.

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In 1857, the Supreme Court ruled in the _______ case that African-Americans were never intended to be citizens.

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Dred Scott vs. Sandford

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Which Amendment explains citizens who are born and naturalized citizens?

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14th Amendment

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Be 18 years old - Speak English - Pass a U.S. History test

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requirements to apply for citizenship

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How many immigrants does the United States allow into the country per year? Options: one thousand, half a million, one million, There is no limit.

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one million

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A government document that authorizes a person to visit or live in the country for a specified period of time.

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visa

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In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization? a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas, a person with no U.S. ties moves to the United States, a person is born in an American territory, two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil

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a person with no U.S. ties moves to the United States

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Which of the following is not a requirement in the naturalization process?
- taking a U.S. History test
- have a job
- speak English
- apply

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have a job