1. Studying American Government

2. Why?
Take a moment and quietly think about the purpose behind studying government. Be prepared to share with the class...

3. America – Started off as kind of a big deal...
Why?
Immigration
Representative Government
Defeat of the world's premier superpower (Britain)
Ever-Changing
Balance of Powers

4. Immigrants
Is immigration more important in the United States than in other countries? Why or why not?

5. Immigrants Five (present day) classifications
Resident Alien: Someone from a foreign nation who has established permanent residence in the United States (may eventually become a citizen, but doesn't need to)
Write an example down in your notes...

6. Immigrants
Non-Resident Alien: someone from a foreign country who expects to stay in the United States for a brief, specified time.
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7. Immigrants
Enemy Alien: a citizen of a nation with which the United States is at war
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8. Immigrants
Refugees: Someone escaping persecution, or someone escaping a dangerous situation in their home country.
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9. Immigrants
Illegal Alien: Someone coming into the United States without a legal permit (such as a passport or travelers visa)
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10. Aliens' Rights YES! The Bill of Rights does apply to aliens
Aliens may also..... ??
But they also must.....

11. Immigration Policy in the U.S.
______________ has the power to determine immigration policy
__________ _________ has undergone many changes since _______.

12. Aliens' Rights
Bill of Rights – Does it apply to aliens?

13. Immigration Policy 1882 – First attempt at immigration policy
1924 – Immigration Act (Johnson Act)
1965 – Immigration Reform Act
Kept quotas, but changed them

14. Immigration Policy Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Response to increase in illegal immigration
Application for amnesty
Application for citizenship
Employers may not hire illegal aliens
Employers must ask for documents

15. Immigration Policy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfHKIq5z80U

16. Immigration Policy Immigration Act of 1990 1996
Country of origin (not hemisphere)
Education
Skills
1996
Border Security Expansion
Stricter penalties