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Understanding Constitutional Rights and Citizenship

Learn about the 1st Amendment freedoms, citizenship, naturalization, and immigration. Discover the significance of the 14th Amendment and due process protections. Explore the legal processes for obtaining citizenship through birth, naturalization, and immigration. Understand the rights to practice religion, express speech, and gather peacefully. Gain insights into the rights of the press and petitioners. Enhance your knowledge of American history and principles required for citizenship.

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Understanding Constitutional Rights and Citizenship

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  1. CE 3 P1. Vocabulary P2. Notes P3 Notes P4 Guided Reading/Vocabulary Activity P5 Content Quiz

  2. Vocabulary 3a/b • 1. 1st amendment- Freedom rights • 2. Freedom of Religion- Freedom to practice any religion one should choose. • 3. Freedom of the Press- freedom to print anything you choose. • 4. Freedom of Assembly- freedom to gather in a specific place. • 5. Freedom of Speech- Freedom to express verbally opinions and beliefs. • 6. Freedom of Petition- freedom to have opinions and views know to public officials. • 7. Due Process- all citizens must be treated fairly • 8. 14th Amendment- defines citizenship, and extends due process protection to the actions of states. • 9. 5th Amendment- extends due process protection to the actions of the national government. • 10. Citizenship- legally recognized as a citizen of a country. • 11. Naturalization- the legal process by which an alien may become a citizen. • 12. Immigration- to come from another country.

  3. Vocabulary Activity • 1. _________- legally recognized as a citizen of a country. • 2. __________- Freedom to practice any religion one should choose. • 3 __________- to come from another country. • 4. __________- freedom to have opinions and views know to public officials. • 5. __________- Freedom to express verbally opinions and beliefs. • 6___________- defines citizenship, and extends due process protection to the actions of states. • 7. __________- freedom to gather in a specific place. • 8. __________- extends due process protection to the actions of the national government. • 9. __________- all citizens must be treated fairly • 10. __________- freedom to print anything you choose. • 11__________- the legal process by which an alien may become a citizen. • 12. __________- Freedom rights

  4. 3a Notes • The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America defines citizenship as follows: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.” • Means of obtaining citizenship • By birth • By naturalization • Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the twentieth century, have led to an increasingly diverse society. • To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles and the ability to read, speak, and write words in ordinary usage in the English language.

  5. 3b Notes • First Amendment freedoms • Religion: Government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion. • Speech: Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs. • Press: The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government. • Assembly: Individuals may peacefully gather. • Petition: Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials. • Fourteenth Amendment • Extends the due process protection to actions of the states Fifth Amendment Extends due process protection to actions of the states

  6. Guided Reading • Read pgs. 47-49 and write and answer questions 1-7. • Copy Chart from page 47 • Complete 3a/b Vocabulary Activity from worksheet.

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