Civics and Economics Ms. Erickson fall 2015 Welcome! Civics and Economics Ms. Erickson fall 2015

2. Respectively Participate Classroom Rules 1. Come Prepared 2. Respectively Participate

Sidebar conversations… 3. Speak when spoken to Sidebar conversations…

4. Put away ALL electronic devices 5. DO NOT line up at door

“If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem” “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem” - Sydney Harris What is Mr. Harris implying? Do you believe he is correct? Write a ONE paragraph explanation.

Civics- Study of citizenship and government What does it mean to be a citizen? What are the duties and responsibilities of being a US citizen? An action a person is required to perform The opportunity or ability to act independently; to be accountable for something important

Government: a ruling authority that has the power to make and enforce in a community Types of Government Dictatorship- ruler with total power, typically obtained by force Oligarchy- ruled by a small group of people Anarchy- no ruler… all for themselves Monarchy- ruled by King or Queen Theocracy- ruled by God Direct democracy- people vote firsthand for rulers Representative democracy- citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf Limited government- gov’t only has powers given by the people FOUR functions of Government Keep order Settle conflicts Protect the community Provide organized services

What is the difference? Duties Responsibilities Obey the law Pay taxes Defend the nation Serve jury duty Attend school Be informed Speak up and vote Respect other’s rights Respect diversity Contribute to common good Volunteer

Complete the sentences RESPECTFULLY Warm Up Complete the sentences… Historically, immigration in the US has been.. In general, immigrants are… The US policy regarding immigration is… Immigrants in the US are able to…. Americans view immigrants as…. Complete the sentences RESPECTFULLY

Who is a US citizen? Someone born on US soil or to US parents

Who is a US citizen? Naturalization: 7-10 year process outlined in 14th Amendment Apply for a permanent residency visa Apply for citizenship Get fingerprinted Interview & test on civics, US history, and English 5. Oath of Allegiance

If you’re not a citizen, you could be a(n)…. Alien: permanent resident who is not a citizen Illegal alien: undocumented resident Refugee: immigrant trying to escape dangers in home country

The US is sometimes called a Melting Pot because it has so many cultures. Everybody is different, but we exist together. It is also called a Salad Bowl because many people retain their culture instead of blending into an “American” culture.

The US has a QUOTA, so who gets residency first? Immigration Act of 1990 says: People from countries that don’t have many US immigrants People with family members in the US People with jobs in the US

Your assignment Research both sides, Melting Pot theory or Salad Bowl theory, and prepare for a debate tomorrow. Fill out the following chart, you will be assigned a side when you come to class Friday. BE PREPARED FOR BOTH SIDES!

Please review your timeline and assigned decade. Answer the following: key policies established? What are the policies addressing and why? The policy’s goal and results (provide extra info if necessary) What was occurring internationally and nationally during noted dates that might have influenced the policy (provide info if necessary, this may include wars, economic challenges, discrimination etc) The actual or likely impact on immigrants in the US