Civics EOC State Exam Review Part II
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Citizenship can be obtained through birth or naturalization, with obligations such as obeying laws and paying taxes, as well as responsibilities like voting and petitioning the government. The Bill of Rights includes amendments securing freedoms and rights, with amendments like the 13th and 19th addressing issues like slavery abolition and suffrage.
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- Natural born citizens are individuals born in the US or born abroad with at least one US citizen parent, as outlined by the laws of soil and blood, respectively.
- The Bill of Rights encompasses crucial amendments ensuring freedoms such as speech and religion, along with rights to privacy, due process, and a fair trial, while significant voting-related amendments like the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments address issues like slavery abolition, citizenship, suffrage, and voting age.
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What is a citizen?
A citizen is someone legally belonging to a country.
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"US Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, and Amendments"
- A citizen is defined as someone legally belonging to a country, either by birth or naturalization, as per the 14th Amendment.
- Natural born citizens are those born in the US (law of soil) or born abroad with at least one US citizen parent (law of blood).
- To become a US citizen through naturalization, one must meet eligibility requirements, live in the country for 5 years, pass English and Civics tests, and take the oath of Allegiance.
- Citizens have obligations like obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, and defending the nation, while responsibilities include voting, attending Civic meetings, petitioning the government, and running for office.
- The Bill of Rights includes amendments guaranteeing freedoms like speech, religion, and assembly, as well as rights to privacy, due process, and a fair trial.
- Important amendments related to voting rights include the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments, addressing issues like slavery abolition, citizenship, suffrage, and voting age.
