Studying American Government

Why? Take a moment and quietly think about the purpose behind studying government. Be prepared to share with the class...

America – Started off as kind of a big deal... Why? Immigration Representative Government Defeat of the world's premier superpower (Britain) Ever-Changing Balance of Powers

Immigrants Is immigration more important in the United States than in other countries? Why or why not?

Immigrants Five (present day) classifications Resident Alien: Someone from a foreign nation who has established permanent residence in the United States (may eventually become a citizen, but doesn't need to) Write an example down in your notes...

Immigrants Non-Resident Alien: someone from a foreign country who expects to stay in the United States for a brief, specified time. Write an example in your notes...

Immigrants Enemy Alien: a citizen of a nation with which the United States is at war Write an example in your notes...

Immigrants Refugees: Someone escaping persecution, or someone escaping a dangerous situation in their home country. Write an example in your notes...

Immigrants Illegal Alien: Someone coming into the United States without a legal permit (such as a passport or travelers visa) Write an example in your notes...

Aliens' Rights YES! The Bill of Rights does apply to aliens Aliens may also..... ?? But they also must.....

Immigration Policy in the U.S. ______________ has the power to determine immigration policy __________ _________ has undergone many changes since _______.

Aliens' Rights Bill of Rights – Does it apply to aliens?

Immigration Policy 1882 – First attempt at immigration policy 1924 – Immigration Act (Johnson Act) 1965 – Immigration Reform Act Kept quotas, but changed them

Immigration Policy Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Response to increase in illegal immigration Application for amnesty Application for citizenship Employers may not hire illegal aliens Employers must ask for documents

Immigration Policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfHKIq5z80U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_DcdNB049w

Immigration Policy Immigration Act of 1990 1996 Country of origin (not hemisphere) Education Skills 1996 Border Security Expansion Stricter penalties