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What is the process of becoming a US citizen called?
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Naturalization.
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What are the five obligations of a US citizen?
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- Obeying laws
- Paying taxes
- Jury duty
- Defending the nation
- Respect others and the flag
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What are the five responsibilities of a US citizen?
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- Voting
- Attending civic meetings
- Petition government
- Running for office
- Stay informed
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Describe the legal process of becoming a naturalized US citizen.
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- Fill out an application to be a citizen
- Talk with a USCIS official
- Take the citizenship exam
- Attend a citizenship ceremony
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What are the three levels of government?
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- Local
- State
- Federal
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What is the difference between law of soil and law of blood?
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Law of blood is being a US citizen by having your parents be US citizens and law of soil is being a US citizen by being born here in the US.
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What is an alien?
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A person who lives in the US but is not a citizen.
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