Title: Wednesday, August 26
1Wednesday, August 26
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2Chapter One (Section Two)Who Are US Citizens?
3Americans Are From Everywhere
- Our country has changed throughout the years as
various groups have settled here from other
countries around the world. - They brought with them different languages,
customs, beliefs, etc. - People who come from other countries and adopt
American customs are called immigrants. - Is America a melting pot or tossed salad?
4So Who Comes to America?
- Aliens are people who live in a country but are
not a citizen of that country. - An immigrant is an alien who plans to remain
here. Immigrants (like citizens) are considered
to be residents of the US because they live
here permanently or on a long-term basis. - Today, most US immigrants come from
Spanish-speaking countries.
5Immigration
- Congress has the power to regulate immigration
(according to the US Constitution). - Beginning in the 1880s, the government passed
laws about immigration. An example of this
Chinese Exclusion Act. - In the 1920s, laws established quotas to further
limit the number of people admitted into the US.
6Immigration Policy
- Today the Immigration Act of 1990 sets a total
annual quota of 65,000 immigrants permitted. - Shift towards those who want to work and produce
and contribute --- people with special skills,
talents and money- have priority.
7Who is a Citizen?The 14th Amendment (1868)
- The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution
defines a U.S. citizen as anyone born or
naturalized in the United States
8Citizenship by Birth
9Citizenship by BirthLaw of Blood Jus
Sanguinis
- The term native born is given to anyone who is
born in the US or to American parents. - Both parents are U.S. citizens.
- One parent is a U.S. citizen who lives in the
U.S. - According to the US Census Bureau 87.5 of
Americans are native born.
10Citizenship by Birth
- Law of Soil Jus Soil
- Born on U.S. soil, including, territories or
military bases - Sometimes people can be dual citizens
11Citizenship by NaturalizationIf you are not
born an American citizen, you can go through the
process of naturalization. Approximately 12.5
of Americans are naturalized.
12FIVE STEP Naturalization Process
- Step 1 Aliens must apply for a permanent
residency visa (green card) and wait five
years.
13Naturalization Process
- Step 2 Aliens must apply for citizenship and
file their declaration of intention with the
United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) - To apply for naturalization, you must be at least
18 years of age - Albert Einsteins Application
14Naturalization Process
- Step 3 Aliens must get fingerprinted.
- Why do we think that this is an important step in
obtaining citizenship?
15Naturalization Process
- Step 4 Aliens must be interviewed and pass a
citizenship test with the USCIS - All applicants must take the Citizenship Exam in
ENGLISH - Basic knowledge of reading, writing, U.S.
history, etc
16Naturalization Process
- Step 5 Once the applicants pass the
citizenship exam, they attend a ceremony - Here, the new citizens pledge their loyalty to
the U.S. and to obey the laws Take Oath of
Allegiance
17Oath of Allegiance (think/pair/share
interpretation activity)
- "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and
entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and
fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state,
or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore
been a subject or citizen that I will support
and defend the Constitution and laws of the
United States of America against all enemies,
foreign and domestic that I will bear true faith
and allegiance to the same that I will bear arms
on behalf of the United States when required by
the law that I will perform noncombatant service
in the Armed Forces of the United States when
required by the law that I will perform work of
national importance under civilian direction when
required by the law and that I take this
obligation freely without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion so help me God."
18Rights of Naturalized Citizens
- A naturalized citizen has all the same rights and
duties as a natural-born citizen. - Examples of Rights
- Hold jobs
- Run for election
- Serve on juries
- Vote
- Only exception naturalized citizens cannot
become the President!
19Can you LOSE your citizenship?
- YES, but it is very rare.
- The U.S. Government has the power to grant
citizenship AND take it away - Most Americans who give up their citizenship do
it voluntarily - CAREFUL Once you renounce your citizenship to
the U.S., there is NO going back or changing your
mind
20Legal Aliens in America
- There are 21.7 million legal aliens living in the
US. - A legal alien is a citizen of another country who
has received permission to enter the US. - Legal Aliens do NOT have full political rights
- They can NOT vote, run for office, serve on
juries, or hold most government jobs
21Illegal Aliens in America
- Approximately 5 to 6 million illegal immigrants
live in the United States - Most enter the U.S. illegally, and fail to have
proper immigration documentation - Many enter the US in search of jobs, education,
healthcare or a better place to raise their
family.
22Illegal Aliens in America
- Illegal Aliens who are caught are often
deported back to their country - The U.S. Border Patrol is given the task of
preventing illegal immigration
23Refugees
- Our immigration quota does not include refugees.
- Refugees are people who are trying to escape the
dangers of their home countries fleeing due to
persecution, war, or other crisis situations. - 1960-1970s Cuban Refugees to Florida
- The President and Congress set quotas each year
to allow a certain number of refugees into the US.