{"product_id":"u-s-citizenship-for-dummies-isbn-9781119766735","title":"U.S. Citizenship For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a U.S. immigration wiz with this hands-on and practical guide to U.S. citizenship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eU.S. Citizenship For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, expert citizenship and ESL instructor Jennifer Gagliardi walks you through the ins and outs of the complicated process of obtaining citizenship in the United States. From preparing for test day to understanding the interview process and learning about recent changes to immigration laws, this book demystifies the legal process of transforming a foreign national into a citizen of the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, you’ll get:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp-to-date info on the various application and immigration forms you’ll need to complete to become a citizen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeeded preparation for the all-important interview\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete coverage of the different visas and green cards available to foreign nationals and how you can qualify for them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an immigrant-to-be who’s interested in becoming an American citizen, or you’re already a citizen but you want to bone up on U.S. history, government, and civics knowledge, \u003ci\u003eU.S. Citizenship For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide to the procedural and substantive knowledge you need to understand the American immigration system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Pursuing Immigration and Citizenship 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Joys of Becoming a U.S. Citizen 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Whether You Really Want to Become a U.S. Citizen 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you lose 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you gain 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping Your Way to America: Typical Ways People Immigrate to the U.S. 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReuniting with your family 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePursuing employment opportunities 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning the visa lottery 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting Your Immigration Status 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust visiting 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere to stay 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining the club: Naturalization 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of the Immigration Process 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the paperwork 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProving your identity 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Interviewed by the USCIS 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing for a green card 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining U.S. citizenship 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Permanent and Temporary Bars to Naturalization 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending Your Swearing-In Ceremony 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving your Certificate of Naturalization 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Meeting the Officials Who Can Help You on Your Quest 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Goals of the U.S. Immigration System 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Major Players and Their Roles in the Immigration System 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Department of State 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState Department Bureau of Consular Affairs 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState Department Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Department of Labor (DOL) 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Finding Out about Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust Visiting: Nonimmigrant Visas 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether you need a visa 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the common types of nonimmigrant visas 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging or adjusting your nonimmigrant status 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Permanent Resident Status (or a Green Card) 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the family preference categories 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarrying your way to permanent residence 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing family connections 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying exceptions to the sponsorship requirements 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking for a Green Card 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of employment preference categories 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Other Ways to Qualify for Permanent Residence 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmigrating through asylum 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for safe refuge 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in the United States 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning the green-card lottery 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting for a Visa 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Filling Out the Forms 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Process of Becoming a U.S. Citizen 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Are you already a U.S. citizen? 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Are you eligible to become a U.S. citizen? 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Submit your Form N-400 and pay your fees 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Go to your biometrics appointment, if applicable 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Complete the interview 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7: Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 8: Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 9: Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 10: Understanding US citizenship 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing USCIS Tools and Forms 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour citizenship tool belt 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a USCIS online account 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying for Citizenship: Form N-400 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome helpful info before you begin 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eN-400 Parts 1 to 11: Personal Information 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eN-400 Part 12: Additional Information 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eN-400 Parts 13–18: Signatures 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Common Forms 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmitting Your Application 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing your files 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter you file 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Doing the Interview, Getting Help, And Following the Rules 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Acing Your Naturalization Interview 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Needs to Interview with the USCIS? 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAge exemptions 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisability exemptions 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassing Your Naturalization Interview 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving prepared 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving yourself the best chance for success 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing for the Big Three: Reading, writing, and speaking English 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting ready for the interview 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA typical citizenship interview 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying for the civics test 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping your family prepare for their interview 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with the USCIS 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Up: What Happens After the Interview 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Oath of Allegiance 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking care of a few more important tasks 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Keeping on Top of Changes in Immigration Law 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Post-9\/11 Changes to the Immigration System 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverhauling Immigration Laws in 1990 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Significance of the 1996 Immigration Law Changes 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting tougher on crime 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdates to USCIS Form N-400, Application for Naturalization 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProving you won’t be a burden to the system 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting America’s borders 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Helpful Immigration Law Changes 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Abreast of Changes in Immigration Law 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting Help When You Need It 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing When You Need Professional Help 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Professional Help 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the warning signs to watch out for 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting an immigration attorney 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching for a helping hand: Nonprofit immigration organizations 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of free immigration help from the government 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking citizenship test-prep classes 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Troubleshooting Immigration Glitches 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with the USCIS 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistering changes 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging appointments 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiling a complaint 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Rejection and Appealing USCIS Decisions 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaturalization rejections 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrating Good Moral Character 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Removal 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the reasons for removal 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppealing removal decisions 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Exploring U.S History, Government, and Culture 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: U.S. History in a Nutshell, Part I: Pre-US to World War I 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore We Were the United States 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNative Americans 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMigrating to the New World 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out about the American colonies 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the “lucky thirteen” 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming a New Country 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the events leading to the Revolutionary War 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResisting tyranny: The colonists unite and fight 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeclaring independence from England 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the new nation 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing a nation 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarring after the Revolution 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding the Country’s Borders 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in Civil War 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore the Civil War: Contributing factors and compromises 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe strengths of the North and South 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe war between the states 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReconstruction after the Civil War 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering the Industrial Revolution 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of immigrants to a growing nation 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rise of labor unions 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: U.S. History in a Nutshell, Part II: World War I to the Present 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe World War I Years 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe causes behind World War I (The Great War) 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUS participation in the Great War 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Treaty of Versailles 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving the Great Depression 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe World War II Years 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing sides: The Axis and the Allies 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe United States under attack: Pearl Harbor 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“relocating” Citizens: Japanese Internment in World War Ii 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Germany and Japan 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe effects of World War II 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cold War Years 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting communism: The Cold War between the world’s superpowers 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling communism in Asia: The Korean War 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Vietnam War 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Civil Rights Movement 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the U.S. Today 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant recent historical events from the late 1960s to the 1990s 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrouble in the Middle East: The Gulf War 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical events of the 21st Century 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnouncing the Birth of a New Nation: The Declaration of Independence 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading up to the Declaration: The colonists’ complaints 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Declaration says 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Supreme Law of the Land: The Constitution 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Constitution says 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstitutional articles 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bill of Rights 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstitutional amendments 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Understanding the United States Federal Government 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the U.S. Government Works 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Duties and Functions of the Executive Branch 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe president 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vice president 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cabinet and executive departments 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent agencies 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Duties and Functions of the Legislative Branch 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe United States Congress 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCongressional leadership 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow laws are passed 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCongressional committees 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting your senators 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting your representatives 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Duties of the Judicial Branch 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe federal court system 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ultimate constitutional authority: The Supreme Court 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Looking at State and Local Governments 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapitals and Capitols 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState Governments 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState government structure 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe responsibilities of state governments 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitizens’ responsibilities to their states 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState constitutions 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal Governments 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Celebrating US Holidays and Observances 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Holidays 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Year’s Day 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMartin Luther King Jr Day 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresidents’ Day 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemorial Day 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJuneteenth 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependence Day 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabor Day 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColumbus Day \/ Indigenous Peoples’ Day 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterans’ Day 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThanksgiving 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChristmas 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen More Important Civic Holidays 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInauguration Day 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCensus Day 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncome Tax Day 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlag Day 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen’s Equality Day 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState Admissions Day 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9\/11 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstitution and Citizenship Week 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElection Day 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBill of Rights Day 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeritage Months 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFebruary: Black History Month 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarch: Women’s History Month 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarch: Irish-American Heritage Month 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApril: Arab American Heritage Month 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMay: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMay: Jewish American Heritage Month 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJune: Immigrant Heritage Month 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJune: LGBTQI+ Pride Month 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJune: Caribbean American Heritage Month 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMid-September to Mid-October: Hispanic Heritage Month 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOctober: Filipino American History Month 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOctober: German American Heritage Month 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOctober: Italian American Heritage Month 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNovember: Native American Heritage Month 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Emblems of America 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Flag: Old Glory 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe symbolism and significance of the flag 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying the flag 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHalf-staff rules 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for the flag: Important etiquette 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pledge of Allegiance 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe National Anthem 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther American Anthems 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerica (My Country, ’Tis of Thee) 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerica the Beautiful 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGod Bless America 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Land Is Your Land 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLift Every Voice and Sing 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating American Icons 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Great Seal 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe national bird 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe national motto 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Monuments 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Liberty Bell and the President’s House 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe National Mall 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Civic Life 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rights and Duties of Everyone Living in the United States 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in democracy 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteering 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rights and Duties of US Citizens 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Practicing for the Citizenship Tests 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Preparing for the English Test 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Vocabulary 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing Up on Your Reading and Writing 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through USCIS Form N-400 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting familiar with the N-400 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting off to a good start 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat, where, and when? 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 12 Additional Information Subsections 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 12 key words and common concepts 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Part 12 key words 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 12:45-50: Attachment to the Constitution 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Key Words in the Oath of Allegiance 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Preparing for the Civics, Reading, and Writing Tests 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Current 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent events 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational, state, and local governments 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuizzing Yourself on Civics 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs easy as 1, 2, 3 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo quizzes about the three branches 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe important Americans quiz 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe citizen responsibilities quiz 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Your USCIS Interview: The 100 Questions! 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo quick questions before you begin 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Government 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican History 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated Civics 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reading and Writing Tests 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tips to Help You Pass Your Naturalization Interview 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe On Time 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent Yourself Favorably 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen Carefully 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer the Right Questions 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Application 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Prepared 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Stuff 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring What You Need 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Honest and Honorable 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreat Immigration Officers with Respect 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Things That Can Hurt Your Naturalization Case 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerpetrating Fraud 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in Subversive Activities 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Violence, Terror, and Participating in War Crimes 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitting a Crime 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing Drugs 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaving Poorly (Even If You’re Not Breaking a Law) 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlawfully Staying in the United States 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailing to Register with the Selective Service (If You’re a Male) 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailing to Meet Deadlines 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbandoning Your Application 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Important American Heroes 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenjamin Franklin 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThomas Jefferson 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJames Madison 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlexander Hamilton 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbraham Lincoln 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSusan B Anthony 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWoodrow Wilson 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFranklin Delano Roosevelt 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDwight David “Ike” Eisenhower 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMartin Luther King, Jr 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: The Declaration of Independence 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: The United States Constitution 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Document Checklist 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 365 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Gagliardi \u003c\/b\u003ebeen teaching ESL\/Citizenship at Milpitas Adult School since 2002. 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