Chapter 1 Important notes
Shared American Values Life Liberty Pursuit of Happiness Popular Sovereignty – (Government by the consent of the governed) Fair & Free elections Equal Justice Under the law Majority Rule through Representatives
Path to Citizenship Citizenship by birth – everyone born in the U.S. is a U.S. citizen Citizenship by naturalization Interview & Examination Oath of Allegiance
Loss of Citizenship Denaturalization Expatriation Lying or fraud during the naturalization process Expatriation A person gives up their U.S. citizenship to become a citizen of another country. Punishment for a crime Treason, Participation in a rebellion or trying to overthrow the government in a violent manner
Aliens in America Legal Aliens Illegal Aliens People who have come to work and live in the United States. They are here legally, pay taxes, and have required “paperwork” to live here. Often in the naturalization process. Illegal Aliens People who have come to America in a non-legal way (Snuck in)
What governments do (Purpose) Keep Order Laws Provide public services Police/Fire/Parks and Recreation Guide the community Budget Creation
Types of Government Constitutional Monarchy System of government with heredity control (King/Queen) Republic – Representative Democracy System of limited government in which the people have total control.