CITIZENSHIP

What is Civics & What is Citizenship

• Civics is the study of the duties and rights of citizens.
• Citizens are members of a community who owe loyalty to a government and in return are given privileges and protected by that government. The 14th Amendment describes a citizen in the U.S.

Who are citizens in the United States ?

• - Natural - Born Citizens or (Law of Soul) Any person born in the U.S or one of its territories (Puerto Rico) or a person born in another state with one or two parents who are U.S. citizens.
• - Naturalized Citizens or (Law of Blood) people who go through the process to obtain citizenship.
• Naturalized Citizens
• 18 or older
• Resident of 5 years
• Read, write and speak English
• Show good moral character
• Understand U.S. Civics
• Citizenship exam
• Take an oath