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Chapter 3: The Meaning of Citizenship
Civics
Name: _ANSWER KEY___________________
Date: _________________________
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Chapter 3: The Meaning of Citizenship
United States Citizenship
Meaning and Definition of Citizen: __It has a special meaning. It is a person who by birth or by
choice owes their allegiance to the United States._____________________________________
Requirements to be a United States Citizen
Natural Born Citizen
You owe your
allegiance to the United
States.
2.
You were born in the
United States or its
territories.
3. At least one of your
parents was a United
States citizen when you
were born.
Naturalized Citizen
1.
1. You owe your allegiance to the U.S.
2. You have gone through the naturalization process of becoming
a citizen.
3. You were under 18 when your parents were naturalized.
The Naturalization Process
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Applicant submits an
application to the
Immigration and
Naturalization Service
(INS)
Applicant must prove the
following:
1. He/She is 18 years or older
2. Is a legal resident in the U.S.
for at least 5 years; in a state
for at least 3 months
3. Has not been convicted of a
crime
4. Is loyal to the principles of the
U.S. Constitution
5. Can read, write, and speak
English
6. Has a knowledge of the
history and form of
government of the U.S.
Applicant appears
before a citizenship
court:
1. The applicant takes
an oath of loyalty
2. The applicant
receives a certificate
of citizenship
Chapter 3: The Meaning of Citizenship
Civics