American Population -late 1700’s less than 4 million people -today nearly 300 million -what caused the growth? immigration birthrate
Citizenship -What is a citizen? -two ways to become a citizen -born a citizen -through naturalization
Citizen By Birth -Citizenship by Birth -born anywhere in any part of the United States -If your parents are citizens no matter where you were born -possible to be a dual citizen at birth
Naturalization -naturalization -5 requirements years old – speak and write in English -live in U.S. for 5 years -Good Character -take naturalization test and interview -take citizenship oath
Legal Aliens -Legal alien -immigrant -have written permission to be in the U.S. Visa / Green Card- Formal permission for a non-citizen to be in a nation -can’t vote or hold public office -have same legal rights as citizens
Illegal Aliens -Illegal Aliens -can not do anything legally in the U.S. vote, hold office, work -can be deported if found -The process of being expelled from a nation -why would someone come here if they would be an illegal alien???