Naturalization

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A naturalized American citizen has all the rights and

responsibilities of a citizen born in the United States.

A person who becomes a naturalized American citizen . . .

promises to:• Give up loyalty to other countries

• Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

Constitutio

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We the People

• Obey the laws of the United States

Form 1040

Income Tax

• Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)

• Serve (do important work for) the nation if needed Veteran’s

Hospital

• Be loyal to the United States

Saying the Pledge of Allegiance shows loyalty to

• the United States and

• the American flag.

When saying the Pledge of Allegiance,

• Stand at attention.• Put your right hand over your heart.• Men (except those in the military) remove

your hats. • Military personnel must salute.

The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegianceto the flagof the United States of Americaand to the Republicfor which it stands,one nation,under God,indivisible,with libertyand justice for all.