Reminders! First Project Due: Oct 20 Counts the same as a test grade Keep Checking Power School to make sure you are not missing any assignment. Contact Mrs. Patterson to make up work

Responsibility vs. Duty: Take Notes Responsibility: The things we SHOULD do as Americans Duty: The things we are REQUIRED to do as Americans

Responsibilities of Americans Be Informed Vote Participate in Government Respect rights and property of others Respect different opinions and ways of life

Duties of Americans Obey the Law Pay Taxes Defend the Nation Serve in Court Attend School

3.8 Citizenship & Immigration Objective: Compare & Contrast citizenship in various forms of government

Who is a citizen? “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and are subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.” 14th Amendment, 1868

I. Citizenship by Birth A. Jus Soli – “right of the soil”: this means your place of birth determines citizenship 1. You are an American citizen if you were born… a. in the United States b. in an American territory (Puerto Rico) c. US Embassies d. US Military Bases

B. Jus Sanguinis – “the right of citizenship by blood”: this means your parentage can determine citizenship 1. You are an American citizen if you were born… a. to American citizens living or traveling abroad

II. Naturalization: path to becoming a US citizen A. The Constitution give Congress the power to make rules for granting citizenship More people have become naturalized citizens of the US than of any other nation in the world

B. Requirements for Naturalization 1. 5 years of U.S. residence 2. 3 years residence if married to an American citizen 3. The ability to read, write and speak English

4. Demonstrates an understanding of US history and government 5. Demonstrates good moral character 6. Children under 18 are naturalized with their parents 7. Exemption: you are granted US citizenship if you are over 65 and lived in the US for 20 or more years.

C. Rights of naturalized citizens 1. Same as natural-born citizens EXCEPT: a. Lose citizenship if you lied during the naturalization process b. Cannot be president or Vice-President of the United States Remember this drama?

D. Collective Naturalization 1. Congress passes a law to naturalize a large group of people at one time: a. Overseas territories controlled by US: Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico b. Newly acquired territory by treaty c. Example: Granting all Native Americans citizenship (1924)

III. Expatriation A. This is a formal renunciation of citizenship by choosing to become a citizen of another country 1. You can lose your citizenship by choice or by violating U.S. law 2. Example: Fleeing US jurisdiction in order not to… a. Complete military service b. Serve a prison sentence c. Pay taxes

Welcome C&E Students! Find your seat and settle in Roll Call Question: Would you rather face an alien invasion or zombie apocalypse? Bell Work: How are responsibilities of American citizens different from duties? Provide at least one example of each in your answer. In what two ways can you be considered and American Citizen?

Reminders Law Project Notebooks-are they in order? Know the difference between duty and responsibility.

IV. Alien Status A. Any citizen of another country living in the US 1. Resident Alien – Citizen of another country living permanently in the US 2. Non-resident Alien – Citizen of another country who plans to reside in the US for a short period of time

3. Illegal Aliens: citizens of another country who entered the US illegally (without the consent or knowledge of the US gov’t) a. Periodically the federal government gives amnesty (pardon) to certain groups

V. Diversity of American Culture A. American Multiculturalism: the idea that several different cultures can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country

1. “E Pluribus Unum” – from many one: this saying is found on all of our currency 2. Tolerance – willingness to respect others different than yourself

3. Affirmative Action – when preferences are given to minorities to correct historical injustices

B Melting Pot Theory 1. American immigrants are assimilated into the society and adopt American values and eventually become a single group

C. Mixed Salad Theory 1. American immigrants are in the same society, but they share different values and beliefs from one another. They form the sum of many parts

Immigration Policies Read the statement and write down if you agree or disagree or have no opinion.

Question 1 There are too many immigrants coming to the United States.

Question 2 The U.S. government should put more Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol agents on the border with Mexico.

Question 3 Illegal immigrants take away jobs from U.S. citizens.

Question 4 U.S. immigration policy has been fair to all groups entering the U.S.

Question 5 If a country is having economic problems, the U.S. should allow its residents to come here for a better life.

Question 6 Immigration has helped the United States.

Question 7 Having a variety of cultures and languages in America benefits everyone.

Question 8 Most immigrants come to the U.S. just to get on welfare.

Question 9 Everyone who comes to the U.S. should be required to learn English.

Question 10 If a country is having political problems, the U.S. should allow persecuted citizens from this country to seek asylum here.