Rights and Responsibilities of American Citizens

Being an American Citizen is a important topic because it discusses the rule's and how one could be eligible to become a member of the United States. To become an american citizen there are three methods that can be used: the law of the soil, the law of blood and citizens by naturalization. The law of soil means that any person that is born on american soil or any of it's territories can become an American Citizen. For example, if you are born in Puerto Rico you are automatically a u.s. citizen.

The law of blood means that any person that is born outside the United States to parents who are american citizens  automatically become an american citizen when they are born. For example, if you are born in Canada and your parent's are citizens of United States then you also become a u.s. citizen.Citizens by naturalization means that anyone who comes from another country to the United States can become a u.s. citizen by doing a long process. For example, If i'm from Mexico and I want to move to the United States I can for the application of naturalization but only if you meet the requirements such as living in the country as a resident for 5 years or more.

When becoming american citizens we are given security that protects us from unreasonable action by the government. We are given equality which means that everyone is given equal protection from the laws in the United States. We are to follow duties such as obeying laws, serving in court, voting, paying taxes, defending our nation, and serving in court. And having responsibilities such as participating in the government, informed about our government and knowing our rights in order to preserve them, respecting each others rights and respecting the diversity in our nation.