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APTA Reteaching Activity. ........ Citizenship and Equal Justice DIRECTIONS Fill in the outline below by writing the letter of the items that could belong under each heading in the space provided 1. Noncitizens in America IV. Citizenship and Responsibility II. Politics and Immigration V. Protection Under the Law III. The Basis of Citizenship VI. Societal Changes and Civil Liberties Participar candidates dissent A. Acts passed by Congress in 1965, 1986, and 1990 attempted to establish criteria and set numerical limits on individuals entering the country. B. They are required to pay taxes, obey the law; they cannot vote but usually are not required to perform jury duty or serve in the military. C. Automatic citizenship is granted to children born of an American parent. D. The Fifth Amendment ensures that no dcfen- dant has to give self-incriminating testimony, suspects must be informed of legal rights; and no one may be tried twice for the same crime. E. In 1924 the Johnson Act lowered the number of foreigners allowed into the country and insti- tuted a system of national origin quotas. F. Rights are similar to those of other Americans, including owning homes, attending public schools, and carrying on business G. Freedom of Information Act (1966) allows citizens to access public records upon request. H. Immigrants may become citizens if they apply. are of good moral character, declare support for the government, are literate and show a basic knowledge of American history. 1. Every defendant has the right to counsel. J. Citizens need to demonstrate a knowledge of the law and a basic understanding of their legal rights. K. The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) restricted the admission of Chinese laborers L Any government-related or government-funded institution must adopt an affirmative action program M. Police may not search a home or use electronic surveillance without a warrant; nor may they arrest anyone without just cause. N. Participation in government can include cam- paigning for candidates; supporting special interest groups, voicing dissent by writing letters to a newspaper editor o. States can no longer arbitrarily make rulings against women, based purely on their gender. P. Aliens are classified into five different categories: resident alien; nonresident alien, enemy alien, refugees; and illegal alien. Q. Citizenship belongs to all people born in the United States, except those who are not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. R. Citizens should vote in local, state, and national elections