1. CITIZENSHIP FOR THE UNITED STATES THE GREATEST NATION ON EARTH……YO’ Mr. Tresky’s Class

2. This Tresky Educational Production is brought to you by….. Slip n’ Slide

3. The 14 th Amendment of the United States Constitution Defines citizenship as “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof; are citizens of the United States, and the state wherin they reside.

4. What does it mean to be a citizen? Being a citizen means you share a history and set of beliefs with the rest of the country’s citizens.

5. How do citizens influence their environment (Political Process) 1.Voting 2.Electing representatives who share similar belief 3.Joining a political party 4.Paying taxes 5.Performing their duties & responsibilities

6. Methods in which to become a United States Citizen! a.Born In the USA! IN Clik…. b. Naturalization

7. 4 Rules for citizenship by birth 1. Born in The United States borders or Territory: including Washington DC, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Samoa or Guam……….

8. 4 Rules for citizenship by birth 2. Born in the United States by a non-citizen parent. If illegal immigrant has child in borders of USA, the child is a citizen!

9. 4 Rules for Citizenship by birth 3. If both parents are citizens of the United States, the child is a US Citizen because parents were US citizens. Example: Tresky was born in Venezuela, both his parents were US Citizens, so Tresky is automatically a US Citizen.

10. 4 Rules for citizenship by birth 4. If one parent is a US Citizen and a child is born outside of the U.S., he or she has dual citizenship. (Citizen of both nations) clik: Example: Yo Mamma visits France and falls in love with a French Dude and Marries him and has you…..guess what! You are a dual citizen……… Is this yo’ daddy?

11. Names for people coming to the United States a. Alien b. illegal alien c. Immigrant

12. Alien- A non citizen Example: tourist, students or someone with a work pass. Uh…wrong type of alien dude.

13. Illegal Alien- Those non-citizens who are living in this country illegally. Example: Sneak into the U.S. from border or cargo ships looking for a better way of life (estimated 5-10 million a year) clik 3

14. Immigrant- people from other countries who move here from other countries who intend to become citizens the legal way through naturalization. (about 500,000- 675,000 a year) Why are illegal aliens not considered immigrants.?

15. What happens if the government finds illegal aliens? They are deported (sent back to original country) clik:2 Hey wait Dude! Dora is legal !!!!!

16. What you can and cannot do! Once you are here. US Citizens can………. Hold jobs Attend school Own property Own business Obey laws of the US Pay taxes, perform duties

17. Legal Aliens Do the same things as U.S. Citizens (except for 3 things)

18. Illegal Aliens Aren’t suppose to be able to do the same things as U.S. Citizens…….but do they work and attend school & own property???

19. Things that LEGAL Aliens CANNOT Do! 1. VOTE 2. Run for political office 3. Hold certain government jobs.

20. TRESKY EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTION I come to your planet seeking citizenship & wisdom from the Brainiac Overlord, TRESKY…..TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER! Meeb meep……