Which amendment gave you citizenship if you were born in the United States, or either of your parents are US citizens? correct answer: the 14th
How
... [Show More] much does it cost for someone who wishes to apply to become a US citizen? correct answer: $725.00 This includes the $640 citizenship application fees and the $85 background check and then $1170.00 for application for official certificate (so a total of $1895.00)
Any immigrant wishing to become an American aka US Citizen must : correct answer: Be at least 18 years old
Be a permanent resident for 3-5 years
Be able to read, write, and speak English
A person of good moral character
Go through the ten step naturalization process which includes
Determining your eligibility to become an American citizen
Preparing and submitting form N-400, the application for naturalization
Take and pass the U.S. Naturalization Test (civics and history knowledge of the U.S.) and having a personal interview
Take an oath of allegiance to the United States of America
What other Freedoms/Rights are in the Bill of Rights? (besides the 1st and 2nd amendments) correct answer: right to not have soldiers take over my home
right to not have my home, or property searched w/o my consent, or a warrant
right to an attorney
right to an attorney if I can't afford to pay one
right to a jury trial if I choose
right to a jury of my peers
right to a speedy trial
right to the government compensate me for taking my stuff (eminent domain)
right to not be tortured, or treated cruelly
right to a bail that isn't excessive
right to remain silent and not incriminate myself
right to be tried once, no double jeopardy
right to other rights NOT mentioned in the Constitution
right to have my state decide any rights NOT mentioned in the Constitution
Who was the 1st President under the AOC, technically our 1st president in US history? correct answer: John Hanson (1781)
What is the form of government of the United States? correct answer: republic, representative democracy, constitution-based federal republic
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document? correct answer: The Declaration of Indepedence
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one. correct answer: Magna Carta, DOI, Mayflower Compact, The English Bill of Rights, AOC, Federalist Papers, Virginia Declaration of Rights
Who appoints Federal judges, Supreme Court Justices, and other high ranking positions? Who approves them? correct answer: The President, and the Senate
How many supreme court justices does it take to decide a case? correct answer: 5 [Show Less]