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Citizenship and Immigration Guide
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Citizenship and Immigration Guide
📚 Part 1: Key Terms & Definitions
1. Complete the definition: Citizenship is the legal rights and duties of community members who adhere to a common form of government. In exchange for these rights, citizens _________ and support a democratic form of government.
2. The 14th Amendment (Section I) says: "All persons born or naturalized ... are citizens of the United States..." The term naturalized means: _____________
3. Fill in the blanks: People earn citizenship by _____ (born in U.S. or to U.S. parents) or through a legal process called ________.
4. Vocabulary: A noncitizen (also called an ______) who moves to the United States permanently is an ______.
✏️ Part 2: Immigration & Naturalization
5. What is a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)? List two rights LPRs enjoy:
6. Check the boxes for rights generally enjoyed by LPRs (green card holders):
Own property
Vote in federal elections
Attend public school
Be protected by U.S. laws
7. Naturalization requirements — fill three key items from the list presented by your teacher (examples: age, form, interview, English, civics exam):
8. Quick fact: On average, the United States approves the applications of more than ________ people each year.
🗳️ Part 3: Citizens' Obligations & Responsibilities
9. Obligations are duties you must do. Fill in these civic obligations from the lesson:
a. Obey the ________
b. Pay ________
c. Serve on a ________ when called
d. Males ages ________ must register for Selective Service
10. Responsibilities are actions citizens should take. Check all responsibilities discussed:
Voting
Attending civic meetings
Volunteering for community service
Petitioning the government
Ignoring local laws
11. Explain in 1–2 sentences: What does "common good" mean and how does it relate to citizenship?
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