Civics
CitizenshipNaturalized vs Natural Born Citizen
Natural Born Citizen Anyone born on U.S. soil, territory, protectorate,
military base, or embassy grounds Regardless of the parent’s citizen status.
If at least one of your parents is a citizen then location of birth does not matter
Protected by the 14th Amendment Defines who is a citizen
Initially intended for newly freed slaves
CitizenshipNaturalized Citizen
Applies to anyone not born as a U.S. citizen Formal process
Step one: application Step two: examination
Test Age Residency Language Loyalty
SocializationAbility to participate in groups
Political socialization The ability to participate in groups politically
SocializationCivic Responsibility
What a citizen should or ought to do Volunteer, say the Pledge, etc…
Civic DutyWhat a citizen needs to do
Jury duty, vote, etc…
Civic ObligationWhat a citizen is required to do
Obey the law, pay taxes, etc…
SocializationSocial institutions
Settings that provide opportunities to learn how to interact in a group5 primary institutions
EducationProvides skills and knowledge
ReligionTeaches values of societyProvides emotional comforts
SocializationSocial institutions
EconomyMeets wants and needs
GovernmentProvides for society’s needsMaintains other institutions
FamilyMeets basic needsProvides a sense of belonging and identityTeaches rules and values
ValuesThere are certain universal values Americans
collectively hold:Equality
Granting everyone the same rightsFreedom
Ability to make choices that impact our own livesJustice
Everyone gets treated fairly, under the law and in all things
Equality of opportunity We all have the same chance to do things, and the same
chance of success… or failure