How To Become A U.S. Citizen

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How To Become A U.S. Citizen

• By Cindy Carroll
• 2/14/2006

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U.S. Citizenship

• Born in the U.S.
• Naturalization process
• 1. Application Form
• 2. Citizenship Test
• 3. Court

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Vote
• Serve on a jury
• Military service
• Pay taxes
• Obey laws

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Rights of U.S. Citizenship

• Bill of Rights
• Freedom of Religion
• Freedom of Assembly
• To Keep and Bear Arms
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of the Press
• Protection of those Accused of Crimes

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Citizen Involvement

• Elections
• Political Action Committees
• Interest Groups

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Citizen Involvement

• Community Service
• Helping the Homeless
• Helping the Elderly
• City Beautification
• City Rehabilitation

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Pros of U.S. Citizenship

• The right to vote
• Run for public office
• Apply for federal government jobs
• File to legally bring family members to live in
  the U.S.
• Receive full Social Security benefits
• Traveling to foreign countries may be easier

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Cons of U.S. Citizenship

• You must take an oath of allegiance and renounce
  your loyalty to your native country
• Owning property in your native country may be a
  problem
• You must pass basic English and U.S. government
  tests
• You may lose your right to vote and your
  citizenship in your native country

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Comprehension Questions

• Name one way you can become a U.S. citizen?
• Explain the naturalization process
• List a Duty of U.S. Citizenship
• List a Right of U.S. Citizenship
• List one pro and can for becoming a U.S. Citizen
• What is one way you can become an involved
  citizen?

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Works Cited

• www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5citizenship/citizenship.h
  tml
• www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5citizenship/rights.htm.
• www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5citizenship/responsibilit
  es.htm.
• www.clac.state.mn.us/english/bctzne.htm