7th Grade Civics Notes - Birthright Citizenship

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A citizen is:

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a legal member of a country

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Two ways you can become a citizen at birth are: Being born in the United States or to U.S. citizen parents

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Being born in the United States or to U.S. citizen parents

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Citizens are ______________ recognized ______________ of society. Citizens have citizenship, which comes with certain __________ and responsibilities.

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legally recognized members of society. Citizens have citizenship, which comes with certain rights and responsibilities.

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You can be a citizen at birth based on: • ______________ you are born (Law of ______________)

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where you are born (Law of Soil)

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You can be a citizen at birth based on: • Who your __________ are (Law of __________)

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Who your parents are (Law of Blood)

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We know who qualifies as a U.S. Citizen by:

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following the laws and requirements set by the U.S. government.

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The steps in the naturalization process include which of the following? Filing an application, passing a citizenship test, attending an interview, and taking an oath of allegiance

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Filing an application, passing a citizenship test, attending an interview, and taking an oath of allegiance

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The available options for immigrants include: Seeking asylum, Becoming a citizen immediately, Returning to their home country only, Not following any legal process

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Seeking asylum

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The impact of the naturalization process on American society, government, and political process is:

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It allows immigrants to become citizens, contributing to diversity and participation in democracy.

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The Fourteenth Amendment provides two ______________ means to becoming a citizen.

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