Huda K. Alshebli
Connections Academy
To be an American citizen is to have many opportunities in the palm of your hand. Opportunities like good education, occupation, and a fulfillment to your children's lives. The idea of “the land of opportunities” is not far from the truth, but first, a citizen must abide by the law. Being a citizen, comes with responsibility to your nation. A citizen's rights are mostly protected if they follow their duties. The American government is run in a very articulate way, starting with the constitution, the English bill of rights, and John Locke’s Two treatises of Constitution.
First and foremost, what makes a person a citizen of the United States? A citizen is a person who