Chap.6 Sec.3

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-Anyone born in the US territory is a citizen, as is anyone whose parent is a citizen
-Foreign-born people whose parents are not citizens can become naturalized citizens
-Legal immigrants may not hold public office; the U.S government can deport immigrants who break the laws
-Legal immigrants may request naturalization after living in the U.S for 5 years

To Become a Citizen you must
-Be over 18
-Follows laws and rules
-MUST know how to speak English
-Show basic knowledge of American history and government
-Participate in elections
-Obey laws
-Pay taxes
-Defend the nation
-Serving on juries

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