Chapter1:Citizenship and Government in a Democracy

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Chapter1Citizenship and Government in a Democracy

• Section 2 The Path to Citizenship

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What is the first step an alien takes to become a
citizen?

• Aliens must sign a Declaration of Intention.

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Why do you think aliens come to the United States?

• Aliens come to the United States to improve their
  lives or to earn money.

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1. Key Terms

• Naturalization
• Alien
• Immigrant
• Deport

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2. Explain

• With dual citizenship, a person can enjoy rights
  in the U.S. and another country.
• A child born to American parents in a foreign
  country has dual citizenship.

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3. Describe

• Most commonly, Americans lose citizenship by
  voluntarily giving it up.
• A formal oath must be signed in a foreign country
  before an American official to give up
  citizenship.

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4.Synthesizing Information

• Controlling borders
• Punishing employers of illegal aliens
• Offer amnesty
• Allow more legal entrants

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5. Comparing Contrasting

• Aliens
• Both
• Citizens

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Citizenship Exam

• What do you think every citizen of the U.S.
  should know?
• Work together in your groups to write a
  citizenship exam with 10 questions.

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Citizenship Exam--Ideas

• Must know political history of the U.S.
• Answer questions on
• American history
• 3 branches of federal govt
• State and city governments
• Flag and national anthem
• Patriotic holidays