In order for immigrants to become productive, law-abiding citizens of the United States, it is crucial that they are informed of important laws, rights, and responsibilities associated with becoming a citizen. Many steps must be taken in order for naturalization to take place, including a written test. Reading Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test can tremendously aid immigrants when studying for the civics portion of the test. The most valuable concept presented in the document is American Government, because it informs the reader of the constitution, the American government, and rights and responsibilities of American citizens.
The constitution is a very important part of what it means to be a U.S …show more content…
Every citizen is entitled to all of the rights written in the constitution, and “millions of immigrants have come to America to have these rights” (Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test 13). As well as rights, every citizen has certain responsibilities. For example, “The constitution gave the federal government the power to collect taxes” (Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test 14). Taxes are collected from every citizen in order to pay the nation’s debt and provide for the country. Also, “all men between 18 and 26 years old must register with the Selective Service System. When a man registers, he tells the government that he is available to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces” (Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test 14). Immigrants should know what exactly they are getting themselves into when they officially do become a U.S citizen.
Although the other concepts in the document have information that immigrants should be aware of, it is not the most important information in order for immigrants to become successful, law-abiding citizens. The two other concepts, American History and Integrated Civics, both provide viable information, such as how America was started and the geography of the country. Immigrants should still carefully study those two concepts, but
The constitution is a very important part of what it means to be a U.S …show more content…
Every citizen is entitled to all of the rights written in the constitution, and “millions of immigrants have come to America to have these rights” (Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test 13). As well as rights, every citizen has certain responsibilities. For example, “The constitution gave the federal government the power to collect taxes” (Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test 14). Taxes are collected from every citizen in order to pay the nation’s debt and provide for the country. Also, “all men between 18 and 26 years old must register with the Selective Service System. When a man registers, he tells the government that he is available to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces” (Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test 14). Immigrants should know what exactly they are getting themselves into when they officially do become a U.S citizen.
Although the other concepts in the document have information that immigrants should be aware of, it is not the most important information in order for immigrants to become successful, law-abiding citizens. The two other concepts, American History and Integrated Civics, both provide viable information, such as how America was started and the geography of the country. Immigrants should still carefully study those two concepts, but