1. American Citizens Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics1

2. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics2 Who are America's citizens? 3 ways to become a citizen are: Birth, Naturalization, Act of Congress. Citizens are those born in the United States or to parents who are citizens. Foreigners become citizens through naturalization. Aliens come to the U.S. for a short time and return home without becoming citizens. Immigrants move permanently to a new country and can apply for citizenship.

3. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics3 Who are America's citizens? (cont’d) Birth – Right of Soil and/or Right of Blood Right of Soil – a citizen based on where you are born Right of Blood – based on the nationality of one or both parents. Naturalization – A process whereby foreigners become citizens. Must pass a basic history of the United States test within 3 years or are deported. Act of Congress – Citizenship granted automatically when territories are annexed by the United States.

4. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics4 Who are America's citizens? (cont’d) Only the federal government can grant citizenship and take it away. State governments can deny some privileges of citizenship, such as voting, but cannot deny citizenship itself. In most cases, the only way to lose U.S. citizenship is to voluntarily give it up. Once given up, it cannot be returned.

5. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics5 Who are the aliens in America? About 675,000 immigrants enter the United States each year. Priority is given to people with Particular skills Particular talents Money to invest in the U.S. economy Relatives who are US citizens

6. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics6 Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d) The 5 to 6 million illegal aliens in the United States come for work and a better life but often have a difficult time. Low-paying jobs Fear of being deported

7. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics7 Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d) Aliens can lead lives much like U.S. citizens. They can hold jobs and own property. But they may not Vote in elections Run for office Serve on juries Work in most government jobs They must carry identification cards at all times.

8. ELLIS ISLAND Island of Hope Island of Tears Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics8 ”IT’S A GREAT COUNTRY, BUT YOU CAN’T LIVE IN IT FOR FREE” – Will Rogers