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US Citizenship & Issues

Explore the shared values of Americans, such as freedom, equality, and economic opportunity, while reviewing the process of US citizenship. Understand the terms "aliens" and "immigrants," and discuss the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens. Compare US citizenship to other countries and examine the issues that shape immigration laws.

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US Citizenship & Issues

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  1. US Citizenship & Issues Lesson 2 on 1.2 text

  2. Review National IdentityQuestion 6, p. 4 • What values do we share as Americans? • Freedom • Equality • Popular Sovereignty • Majority rule with minority rights • Economic Opportunity • Individual Initiative • Others? (Tolerance, Unity, Respect, etc.)

  3. Cartoon Analysis • Review yesterday’s exit ticket: • What symbols in the cartoon represent immigrants? • Does the cartoonist present immigration as a problem or progress? • What is the message of the cartoon? • What American value is being expressed?

  4. Assignment • Read chapter 1.2 in textbook. • Complete organizer and questions with your elbow partner. • Raise your hand if you have a question.

  5. Path to US Citizenship Organizer (left box) Citizen by birth • AKA Natural born citizen, birthright or Automatic citizenship • Method 1: “Rule of the blood” • Born to a US citizen • Method 2: “Rule of the soil” • Born on any US soil • (state, territory, vessel, etc.)

  6. Path to US CitizenshipOrganizer (right box) Naturalization: The legal process of becoming a citizen • The USCIS is in charge. Costs about $675 just to apply! Steps: • Enter legally (Declaration of intent) • Be 18 years old (Discuss children) • Have continuous residency for 5 years (3 if married) • Be of good moral character • Speak English (Not for natural born citizens!) • Know about US history & government • Take Oath of Allegiance

  7. Aliens vs. Immigrants1st Question: Notes top of p. 7 • Define the terms! • Answer the questions: • Are all aliens immigrants? Explain! • Are all immigrants aliens? Explain! • Differentiate between the types of aliens in the US today with an example of each. • Resident alien --Refugee • Non-resident alien --Illegal alien • What rights do citizens have that the aliens do not have? • Do review for p. 7!

  8. Is it too hard or too easy to become a citizen? • Can you pass the test? Let’s find out! • Once naturalized, what one right is forever denied to these new citizens? • What are the rights, duties & responsibilities of all citizens? • As a citizen can you ever lose your citizenship? (2nd Question) • Denaturalization (Only naturalized!) • Expatriation • Punishment for a crime

  9. US vs. Countries around the World • Compare US to Canada: • Canadian Citizenship Video • Compare US to Britain: • British Citizenship Video

  10. Immigration Issues (last question) • What issues cause the US to make strict immigration laws? • Racism (Chinese Exclusion Act of 1883) • Employment Fears (Immigration Control & Reform Act of 1986) • Terrorism (Patriot Act of 2001) • Cultural Change Fears (Johnson Act of 1924) • What issues cause the US to loosen its laws? • Economic Prosperity (Immigration Act of 1965) • Change in Values (Immigration Reform Act of 1990) • 14th Amendment defines US citizenship! • Congress makes immigration laws.

  11. Exit Ticket Many suggestions have been made as to what the US should do about illegal alienscoming in to our country. Some of these suggestions include: • Building a wall along the southern border • Deportation back to their country • Giving a path to citizenship to those already here or at least for their children • Starting a guest worker program (migrant worker program) • Open our borders to everyone Using one of these choices, explain what do you think we should do about this issue? What are the pros of your choice? What are the cons of your choice?

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