Unit 2 – intro and citizenship US Gov Unit 2 – intro and citizenship

Unit 2 Title Page Unit 2 The Role of Citizens in the Political System (5 symbols)

Unit 2 Objectives Evaluate the constitutional provisions establishing citizenship Evaluate the importance of political participation and civic participation. Evaluate, take, and defend positions about rights protected by the Constitution and Bill of Rights Evaluate the origins and roles of political parties

Preview - BrainPOP https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usg overnment/citizenship/ What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? Where does the governments power come from in a democracy? What is a “Melting Pot?”

Citizenship US Citizen Person who owes allegiance to the US Entitled to protections and privileges of US Laws 14th Amendment – Anyone born or Naturalized in the US is a citizen and entitled to equal protection/treatment

Becoming a Citizen Citizenship at birth Naturalization Jus soli – law of soil, place of birth Jus sanguinis – law of blood, parental citizenship Naturalization Legal process of becoming a citizen Must  Be legal resident, learn English, pass citizenship test, take oath

Immigration

Immigration Documented/Legal Residents Undocumented/Illegal Residents Green card Holders Undocumented/Illegal Residents 50% - Overstayed legal entry 50% - Crossed border illegally BOTH: Guaranteed civil rights set out in the Constitution Can be deported (required to leave country) … usually in the case that a crime has been committed

Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

Response Can you pass the US citizenship test? https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics Label out 1-20 in your response section…write letter answer only 1. 2. 3. 5. 6….