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How To Become A U.S. Citizen

How To Become A U.S. Citizen. By Cindy Carroll 2/14/2006. U.S. Citizenship. Born in the U.S. Naturalization process 1. Application Form 2. Citizenship Test 3. Court. Duties / Responsibilities. Vote Serve on a jury Military service Pay taxes Obey laws.

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How To Become A U.S. Citizen

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  1. How To Become A U.S. Citizen By Cindy Carroll 2/14/2006

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

  3. Duties / Responsibilities • Vote • Serve on a jury • Military service • Pay taxes • Obey laws

  4. 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

  5. Citizen Involvement • Elections • Political Action Committees • Interest Groups

  6. Citizen Involvement • Community Service Helping the Homeless Helping the Elderly City Beautification City Rehabilitation

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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?

  10. Works Cited www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5citizenship/citizenship.html www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5citizenship/rights.htm. www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5citizenship/responsibilites.htm. www.clac.state.mn.us/english/bctzne.htm

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