What Is Citizenship?

by Leslie Harper

Overview

Whether natural-born or naturalized, citizens share many rights and responsibilities. Readers explore what citizenship is, as well as what it means to be a good citizen who embraces the duties and advantages that status entails. Through understanding these concepts, readers will come to appreciate the meaning of citizenship in American society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448874354
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	08/30/2012
Series:	Civics Q&A Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Is Citizenship? 4

A Nation of Immigrants 6

What Is an Alien? 8

What Is a Natural-Born Citizen? 10

What Is Naturalized Citizenship? 12

New Citizens 14

What Are Citizens' Rights? 16

What Are Citizens' Responsibilities? 18

A Melting Pot 20

Citizenship Q&A 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Websites 24