1. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com1 U.S. Citizenship Alphabet

2. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com2 Amendments An amendment is a change to the Constitution. There are 27 amendments to the Constitution.

3. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com3 Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights protects our basic freedoms.

4. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com4 The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The Constitution protects citizens and non-citizens. Constitution

5. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com5 Democratic Party The Democratic Party is a major US political party. Democrats believe that the government has a responsibility to help people. Recent Democratic presidents: Bill Clinton Jimmy Carter Lyndon Johnson John F. Kennedy

6. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com6 Elections We choose our leaders by voting in elections. Our next election is February 5,2008 a.k.a. “Super Tuesday” for the Presidential Primary. Our next election for President is November 4, 2008.

7. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com7 Flag A flag is a symbol of a country. The United States flag is red, white, and blue. The United States flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes.

8. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com8 Governor A governor is the head executive of a state. The current governor of California is Arnold Schwarzenegger.

9. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com9 House of Representatives The House of Representatives is the lower house of the U.S. Congress. Mike Honda represents Milpitas/San Jose in the House of Representatives.

10. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com10 Independence Independence is freedom. The United States signed the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall on July 4, 1776. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4.

11. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com11 Judicial Branch The highest part of the Judicial Branch is the Supreme Court. The Judicial Branch interprets the law.

12. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com12 Know Know your rights. Your rights are protected by the Constitution. If you have a problem, you have the right to ask a question. If you still have a problem, you have the right to say “I don’t know” and ask for help.

13. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com13 Legislative Branch The Legislative Branch is the Congress. The Congress has two parts: the Senate and House of Representatives. The Legislative Branch makes the federal laws.

14. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com14 Mayor A mayor is the head executive of a city. The current mayor of Milpitas is Jose Esteves. The current mayor of San Jose is Chuck Reed. Jose Esteves Milpitas Chuck Reed San Jose

15. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com15 National Anthem A national anthem is the official song of a country. The US national anthem is “The Star Spangled Banner”. When you sing the national anthem, you must stand up and put your right hand over your heart. You are promising to be a good citizen.

16. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com16 Original Thirteen States The original thirteen states were colonies before the United States became an independent country. The thirteen stripes on the US flag represent the thirteen original states.

17. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com17 President A president is the head executive of a country. The first president was George Washington. The current president of the United States is George W. Bush.

18. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com18 Equality Declaration of Independence says that all people are created equal.

19. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com19 Republican Party The Republican Party is a major US political party. Republicans believe that people should help themselves. Recent Republican presidents: George w. Bush Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush Gerald Ford

20. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com20 Senate The Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress. The two senators from California are Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein. Boxer Feinstein

21. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com21 Thanksgiving The pilgrims came to America for religious freedom. The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims. The Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621. We celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November.

22. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com22 United States Alaska is the 49 th US state. Hawaii is the 50th US state. There are 50 states in the United States. There are 50 stars on the US flag: one star for each state.

23. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com23 Vote A vote is a choice. To vote is to choose a leader or law. The most important right granted to a US Citizen is the right to vote. A citizen must be at least 18 years old to vote. The 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments guarantee the right to vote.

24. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com24 Washington George Washington was the first president of the United States. The capital of the United States is Washington D.C. Washington D.C was named in honor of George Washington.

25. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com25 Executive Branch The Executive Branch is the President, the Cabinet, and departments under the cabinet members. The Executive Branch enforces the law.

26. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com26 You and Your Please state your full name. How old are you? In what country were you born? What city do you live in? My full name is Lan Thi Nguyen. First Middle Last I am 42 years old. I was born in Viet Nam. I live in Milpitas.

27. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com27 Naturalization and Citizenship You must be 18 years old. A legal permanent resident for 5 years. Send in the N-400 application (plus $675 fee). Pass the USCIS interview. Go to the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony. “Naturalization” means to become an US citizen.

28. uscitizenpod.blogspot.com28 Thank you for studying U.S. Citizenship!