Unit 1 Proud to be an American Duties, Rights & Responsibilities & Defining Citizenship

What is CIVICS? Study of the rights, duties, & responsibilities of members of a state or nation. Study of the rights, duties, & responsibilities of members of a state or nation. Analyzes the interaction between citizens & their govt. Analyzes the interaction between citizens & their govt.

DUTIES Something you are required to do as a citizen. 1) Obey Laws 1) Obey Laws 2) Pay Taxes 2) Pay Taxes 3) Jury Duty 3) Jury Duty 4) Attend School 4) Attend School 5) Register for the Draft 5) Register for the Draft

RIGHTS Something that you are entitled to as a human being. Rights that you are born with & cannot be taken away: natural rights

Why Do We Have RIGHTS? 1) Security – Protect from harmful behavior. 2) Equality – People should have equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, or religious background. 3) Liberty – All people should have certain basic freedoms. (Bill of Rights)

RESPONSIBILITIES Things that you should do as a citizen. Be Informed Be Informed Voting Voting Participate in govt Participate in govt Respect Others Rights Respect Others Rights Respect Diversity Respect Diversity

What is a citizen? A citizen is someone who is entitled to certain rights, & in turn has certain duties & responsibilities. A citizen is someone who is entitled to certain rights, & in turn has certain duties & responsibilities. Citizenship – includes rights, duties, & responsibilities. Has roots in Ancient Greece (Athens) & Rome. Citizenship – includes rights, duties, & responsibilities. Has roots in Ancient Greece (Athens) & Rome.

How to be a Citizen

BY BIRTH Blood – parents are citizens Soil – born on a recognized territory of that nation

BY NATURALIZATION The legal process of becoming a citizen of the United States. 1. Live in US 5 years – Married 3 years 2. File Declaration of Intent Form (USCIS) 3. Meet with USCIS 4. Take Exam 5. Take Oath of Allegiance

IMMIGRATION Immigrant – People who move permanently to a new country. Immigrant – People who move permanently to a new country. Why do People Come to the U.S 1. For work 2. Better life 3. School 4. “Land of Opportunity” 5. Visit Relatives 6. Escape some sort of persecution (Refugees)

Aliens? Alien: known by govt Illegal Alien: unknown by govt Resident- person from a foreign country who is a permanent residence in the U.S a.May stay as long as they want without becoming citizens Non-Resident- expects to stay in the U.S for a short period Ex: Turkish journalist who has come to report on a presidential election  Cannot run for office, vote, serve on juries or work in most govt jobs  Must Carry ID (Green Card) About 12 million in the U.S Reasons: refused permission to immigrate never applied for permission b/c they fear a long slow process never applied for permission b/c they fear being turned down They come in a variety of ways: a.Temporary visitors (never leave) b.Crossing the boarders illegally  Both Canada & Mexico c. Foreigners who have stayed after their legal permit expires

Melting Pot Theory Describes a culture in which diverse groups of people have lost their specific original cultures or identities Describes a culture in which diverse groups of people have lost their specific original cultures or identities They take on or assimilate into their new dominate culture They take on or assimilate into their new dominate culture

Tossed Salad or Salad Bowl Theories Describes a culture within a culture Describes a culture within a culture Groups of people maintain their unique identities with the larger groups identities Groups of people maintain their unique identities with the larger groups identities

Country’s Seal E pluribus unum- Out of many, one E pluribus unum- Out of many, one What does this mean? What does this mean?