Noun. 1. stratum basale-the innermost layer of the epidermis. malpighian layer, rete Malpighii, stratum germinativum. epidermis, cuticle-the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates.. stratum basale-the innermost layer of the epidermis. malpighian layer, rete Malpighii, stratum germinativum. epidermis, cuticle-the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates.
Rights of U.S. Citizens. 1  Vote in federal elections. 2  Serve on a jury. 3  Bring family members to the United States.  Obtain citizenship for children born 1  abroad. Travel with a U.S. passport.  Run for federal 1  office. Become eligible for federal grants and scholarship.
Anyone who is born in the United States or whose parents are U.S. citizens is a citizen of the United States. An alien is a person who is not a citizen. Many aliens can become citizens by following certain rules and procedures. The government protects many rights for anyone who lives in the United States. But citizens have one right aliens do not have. That is the right to vote and be elected to public office. Many people say that citizens also have important responsibilities to their country that aliens do not. We will examine what those responsibilities might be in this lesson.