Citizenship in the United States

What does citizenship mean?

• Being a member of a country and having full rights and responsibilities under that country's law

• Being born in the United States

• Being born outside the U.S. to parents who are both citizens

• Being a permanent resident of the United States for 5 years

What is it called when people become citizens later in life?

• Service

• By being at least 18 years old and having been a permanent resident of the United States for 5 years

• Posthumous

• Naturalization

What is the Oath of Allegiance?

• A pledge of loyalty to the United States and the Constitution

• A promise to serve in the U.S. military

• A declaration of independence from Great Britain

• A celebration of Independence Day

What is patriotism?

• A deep bond with one's country

• A feeling of love for the United States flag

• A celebration of Independence Day

• A commitment to serve in the armed forces

What is the national anthem of the United States?

• The Star Spangled Banner

• The Pledge of Allegiance

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?

• The 13 original states

• The current states

• The rights and freedoms given to those who live in the United States

• The loyalty of U.S. citizens

Which rights are guaranteed to all people living in the United States?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• The right to vote

• The right to serve on a jury

What are examples of responsibilities of U.S. citizens?

• Obeying laws

• Voting in elections

• Serving on juries

• Protesting for rights and freedoms

Who must register with the Selective Service System?

• All U.S. citizens

• Male citizens between ages 18 and 26

• Female citizens between ages 18 and 26

• Citizens who have served in the U.S. military

Which of the following groups of people are automatically citizens of the United States?

• People born in the United States

• People that immigrate before they turn 10

• People that have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 years

• No one