Name_____________________________________
Period___
Date______________
Citizenship and Civic Virtue of a U.S Citizen
Directions: Please read pages 155-158 in the “Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies TEKS”. Write and fill in the graphic organizer from the
readings in the book.
“Birthright” Citizen
Definition:
United States Citizenship
Definition:
Rights of U.S. Citizens
1.__________________________________
Requirements:
Naturalized Citizen
Requirements:
1.
2.__________________________________
3.__________________________________
4.__________________________________
Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens
2.
3.
4.
1. ______________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________
5.
3.______________________________________________________
4.______________________________________________________
5.______________________________________________________
6.______________________________________________________
6.
1.
What is “Civic Virtue”? __________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2.
What right does a U.S citizen enjoy that a permanent resident living in the United States does not?
A- the right to attorney if accused of a crime
B- freedom of religion
C- the right to vote in a Presidential election
D- the right to assemble
3.
The responsibilities of a U.S. citizen include all of the following EXCEPT:
A- serving on a jury
B- serving in the military
C- voting
D- marrying
4.
True or False- The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment does not apply to all people living in the United States.
5.
Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United
States?
A- the Treaty of Paris of 1783
B- the Articles of Confederation
C- the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
D- the Fifth Amendment to the U.S Constitution
Name_____________________________________
Period___
Date______________
Citizenship and Civic Virtue of a U.S Citizen
Directions: Please read pages 155-158 in the “Mastering the Grade 8 Social Studies TEKS”. Write and fill in the graphic organizer from the
readings in the book.
United States Citizenship
“Birthright” Citizen
Definition:
Naturalized Citizen
Definition: The legal process by which
A person born in the
United States or who
have U.S. citizens as
parents.
Rights of U.S. Citizens
1 Free Speech (p 158, 3rd P)
someone from another country is made
into a U.S. citizen.
2. Free press (p 158, 3rd P)
Requirements:
Requirements:
To be born in the U.S. or
have parents that are U.S.
Citizens.
3. Right to Vote in elections
(p 155, 3rd P)
4. Participate in
government by holding
public office (p 155, 3rd P)
Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens
1. Be at least 18 years old and be a
permanent resident of the U.S
2. Be able to read, write, speak and
understand simple words in English
3. Have lived lawfully in the U.S. for 5 years
before filing an application
1. Obey Laws of your community, state, and federal government
4. Understand the fundamentals of U.S.
2. Pay taxes to help support the costs of government
History and government
3. Serve on a jury if called upon to serve
5. Be a person of good moral character and
4. Attend school in order to receive an education
5. Accept responsibility for one’s personal behavior
6. Help defend the nation by serving in the nation’s armed forces if called
upon
have no serious criminal convictions
6. Be willing to swear allegiance to the
principles of the U.S. Constitution.
1. What is “Civic Virtue”?
Doing what is right for our community.
2. What right does a U.S citizen enjoy that a permanent resident living in the United States does not?
A- the right to attorney if accused of a crime
B- freedom of religion
C- the right to vote in a Presidential election
D- the right to assemble
3. The responsibilities of a U.S. citizen include all of the following EXCEPT:
A- serving on a jury
B- serving in the military
C- voting
D- marrying
4. True or False- The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment does not apply to all people living in the
United States.
5. Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in
the United States?
A- the Treaty of Paris of 1783
B- the Articles of Confederation
C- the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
D- the Fifth Amendment to the U.S Constitution