Citizenship and Naturalization

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Citizen

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Legally recognized member of a nation or country.

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Citizenship

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Membership as a citizen.

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U.S. citizen

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Legally recognized member of the United States of America.

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14th Amendment

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The 14th amendment provided a second constitutional means to becoming a U.S citizen by way of naturalization.

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Constitutional means

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To do something in a way according to the Constitution.

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Naturalized citizen

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A person with a different citizenship that gives up that citizenship and becomes a U.S Citizen after following the Naturalization process.

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Naturalization process

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- Be lawfully admitted into the United States of America. - Become a lawful permanent resident. - Reside in the United States for 5 years. - Take the citizenship test, be of good moral character. - Take the oath of allegiance.

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Impact of the naturalization process

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How naturalization affects the government and American society.

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Immigrant

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Individuals who come from other countries to the United States with the intent to live in the United States.

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Law of Blood

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If a baby is born outside of the United States to U.S. Citizen parents.