https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2016-08-21 17:36:46 UTC 2025-04-24 13:22:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png alexisdavis528 https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/119055577 The basic requirements to obtain naturalization are:
-be at least 18 years old
-be a legal, permanent U.S. resident for at least five years (or three if married to someone who has been a citizen for at least three years)
-have a good moral character
-can read, write, speak basic English (proven through a written exam)
-can answer questions about U.S. government and history
-willing to swear the Oath of Allegiance]]> 2016-08-21 18:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/119055577 alexisdavis528 https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/120213444 Civic Duties:
-Obey laws
-Pay taxes
-Register for draft/serve military (if required)
-serve on juries
-attend school
Civic Responsibilities:
-Vote
-Influence Government
-Show support for troops
-Volunteer
-Show respect for leaders
-Protect rights]]> 2016-08-29 01:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/120213444 alexisdavis528 https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/120909146 -created first central government of the United States of America
-organized western territory secured through the peace treaty that ended the war w/ Britain
-functioned through the end of the Revolutionary War
-listed some protections for individual rights, such as free movement between states and mutual respect for state laws
-allowed government to:
1. borrow money
2. operate a military
3. ban slavery in the western territory
4. create new states]]> 2016-08-31 17:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/120909146 alexisdavis528 https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/120911428 1. Each state had one vote in the legislative branch.
2. The government did not have an executive branch.
3. The government did not have a judicial branch.
4. Congress could not create taxes.
5. Congress could not create a separate military from the states.
6. Each state printed its own currency.
7. Congress could not control trade between states and with other nations.
8. New laws would require the support of nine of the thirteen states, more than a majority.]]> 2016-08-31 17:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/120911428 alexisdavis528 https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/121435244 L- Legislative Branch: Article I~ Congress made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives
E- Executive Branch: Article II~ President is head, executes/enforces laws
J- Judicial Branch: Article III~ highest court in nation "Supreme Court" interprets laws/settles disputes
R- Reserved Powers of the States: Article IV~ Powers not expressly given to federal gov is given to states
A- Amendment Process: Article V~ requires state legislatures support as well as federal gov
S- Supremacy Clause: Article VI~ states that Constitution and federal laws are highest in the nation
R- Ratification: Article VII~ Ratification requires approval of 9 of the 13 states]]> 2016-09-02 23:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alexisdavis528/5tnoozqfswte/wish/121435244