Mr. Byvik's Civics (SOL CE.3a,3b)

citizen

person with rights and under a governement; owes allegiance to that government

fourteenth

Amendment defining citizenship: All persons born or naturalized in the U.S. . . .

birth

along with naturalization, one of the two means of attaining citizenship in the U.S.

immigration

Along with naturalization, this has produced an increasingly diverse society in the U.S.

naturalization

requires a knowledge of US history and principles and the ability to speak and write English

first

Religion, speech, press, assembly, petition, due process and equal protection of the laws are all freedoms guaranteed by which Amendment?

Constitution

Establishes and protects citizen's fundamental rights and liberties

Bill of Rights

the first 10 Amendments to our Constitution

Freedom of Religion

a First Amendment Freedom: Government may not establish an official religion, or interfere with the practice of religion

Freedom of Speech

a First Amendment Freedom: Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs

Freedom of the Press

a First Amendment Freedom: The press has the right to gather and publish information, including criticism of the government

Freedom of Assembly

a First Amendment Freedom: Individuals may peacefully gather

Freedom of Petition

a First Amendment Freedom: Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials