EQ: How can people become citizens of the U.S.? Naturalization EQ: How can people become citizens of the U.S.?

Opener 11/14/17 Totalitarianism -government controls almost all aspects of people’s lives. Absolute monarchy -hereditary ruler has unlimited authority to do as they wish.

Ways to become a citizen A ) Birth Born in the USA Born in an American Territory Puerto Rico/ embassy Military Base If a parent is a citizen Dual citizenship adoption

Am I a Citizen? 1)Sabrina, an Italian, was born while her parents were vacationing in LaGrange Ky 2)Marques, was born in Puerto Rico of Spanish parents who were visiting relatives 3)Jacob’s American parents were working in Greece when he was born

B) Naturalization- the legal process in becoming a citizen 1. Sign a declaration of intention 2. Declaration is filed with USCIS 3. Immigrant files an application for citizenship 4. USCIS interviews applicant 5. Applicant passes a citizenship exam -History, Government, and reading/writing 6.Pledges an oath of allegiance

Alien- noncitizen may have come to the US for many reasons Illegal Alien-those living illegally in the US Immigrants- people who move permanently to a new country Refugee-those fleeing from persecution

Examples of Questions http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/07/03/12546953-could-you- pass-the-us-citizenship-test