Citizen Graphic Organizer What Is civics? Citizen Graphic Organizer

What is Civics? With your partner write two things that you think would be attributes of a good citizen.

Attributes of a good citizen Truthful and trustworthy Responsible Values the Law Disciplined Respects Authority Fights for under-privileged Defends the rights of others Displays courage Displays tolerance Contributes to society

Graphic organizer Please listen closely to the directions for folding your paper.

Paths to Citizenship Graphic Organizer Instructions Step 1: Fold the paper in half ‘hamburger bun style’ leaving 1 inch at the bottom without the fold Step 2: The top sheet of the fold will be cut into 3 sections Step 3: Label the 3 sections: Section 1: By Blood Section 2: By Soil Section 3: Naturalization Step 4: Label the bottom inch “Path To Citizenship”

Naturalization By Blood By Soil Paths To Citizenship

Paths To Citizenship By Blood: By Soil: Naturalization: ~~~Cut Line ~~~Cut Line ~~~Cut Line ~~~ ~~~Cut Line ~~~Cut Line ~~~Cut Line ~~~ ~~~Folded Line ~~~Folded Line ~~~Folded Line ~~~Folded Line ~~~Folded Line ~~~ By Blood: By Soil: Naturalization: Paths To Citizenship

What is the 14th Amendment? All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

How to become a citizen of the united states By Soil- any person born in any of the 50 states, Washington DC, or any of the US Territories. By Blood- if a person is born in another country, but their parents are US citizens

How to become a citizen of the united states Naturalization: Must 18 or older Must have been a lawful resident for 5 years (have green card) Must be able to read, write, and speak English Must be of good moral character Must show understanding of US Civics

Naturalized citizens complete an application, take a citizenship exam, and attend a ceremony where they swear to be loyal to the US

Rights of Naturalized Citizens A naturalized citizens has all the same rights and duties as a natural-born citizen. Examples of Rights Hold jobs Run for election Serve on juries Vote Only exception – naturalized citizens cannot become the President! Oath of Allegiance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuvBn8sduGE

Would you pass the test…? Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Choose one : all people of the state only the people in the state who voted for the Senator the state legislatures all people of the state who belong to the Senator's political party

Would you pass the test…? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Choose one: the Secretary of State the Speaker of the House the President Pro Tempore the Vice President

Would you pass the test…? What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? Choose one: freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws freedom of speech and freedom to run for president freedom of speech and freedom of worship freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties with other countries

Would you pass the test…? What are two Cabinet-level positions? Choose one: Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of History Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of the Navy Secretary of Weather and Secretary of Energy

Would you pass the test…? How many justices are on the Supreme Court? Choose one: eleven (11) nine (9) ten (10) twelve (12)

Losing Citizenship Expatriation: someone who gives their allegiance to another country Denaturalization: naturalized citizens who lied can be deported Being convicted of certain crimes: treason, rebellion, or trying to overthrow the government by violent means.

“Legal Aliens” in America There are 21.7 million legal aliens living in the US. A legal alien is a citizen of another country who has received permission to enter the US. “Legal Aliens” do NOT have full political rights… They can NOT vote, run for office, serve on juries, or hold most government jobs…

“Illegal Aliens” in America Approximately 5 to 6 million “illegal immigrants” live in the United States… Most enter the U.S. illegally, and fail to have proper immigration documentation… Many enter the US in search of jobs, education, healthcare or a better place to raise their family.

“Illegal Aliens” in America “Illegal Aliens” who are caught are often deported back to their country… The U.S. “Border Patrol” is given the task of preventing illegal immigration…

Refugees Our immigration quota does not include refugees. Refugees are people who are trying to escape the dangers of their home countries – fleeing due to persecution, war, or other crisis situations. 1960-1970s – Cuban Refugees to Florida The President and Congress set quotas each year to allow a certain number of refugees into the US.