1. Civics Corner
Part 03

2. April 13
May 25
Last class = June 1
Saturday Closures

3. First Interview Questions!
Please remain standing and raise your right hand. Repeat after me:
I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God.
Do you understand what an oath is?
Yes, it is a promise to tell the truth
What did you just promise?
I promised to tell the truth.
First Interview Questions!

4. First Interview Questions!
Why are you here today?
I’m here for my citizenship interview.
I want to become a US citizen
Why do you want to become a US citizen?
I love America!
I want to vote.
I want a US passport.
I want to live with my family.
First Interview Questions!

5. First Interview Questions!
How are you eligible to become a US citizen?
I have been a permanent resident for (>5) years. OR
I have been a permanent resident for 3 years and I’m married to a US citizen.
First Interview Questions!

6. Review of Last Week’s Civics Qs

7. Question 11 What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
market economy
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

8. Question 12 What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law.
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

9. Question 13 Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress—legislative
President—executive
Courts—judicial
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

10. Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship
Question 14 What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

11. House of Representatives
Study the Chart
White House
Supreme Court
U.S. Capitol
Congress
President
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

12. Question 15 Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

13. Question 16 Who makes federal laws?
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

14. Question 17 What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate
the House of Representatives
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

15. Question 18 How many U.S. Senators are there?
Kamala Harris (CA)
Diane Feinstein(CA)
one hundred (100)
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

16. Question 19 We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

17. Question 20 Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators?
Dianne Feinstein
Kamala Harris

18. Preparing for the Oath:
Geography
Preparing for the Oath:

19. Dictation Practice Unit 2: The Flag
Write down the sentences that I dictate.
Dictation Practice

20. Unit 3: Branches of Government
Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates.
The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
The White House is in Washington, DC.
United States Senators meet in Washington, DC.
The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

21. Unit 3: Branches of Government
Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
The White House is in Washington, DC.
United States Senators meet in Washington, DC.
The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

22. Unit 3: Branches of Government
Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates.
The White House is in Washington, DC.
The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
The White House is in Washington, DC.
United States Senators meet in Washington, DC.
The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

23. Unit 3: Branches of Government
Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates.
The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.
The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
The White House is in Washington, DC.
United States Senators meet in Washington, DC.
The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

24. Unit 3: Branches of Government
Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates.
The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
The White House is in Washington, DC.
United States Senators meet in Washington, DC.
The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

25. Dictation Review The Congress meets in Washington, DC.
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
The White House is in Washington, DC.
United States Senators meet in Washington, DC.
The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

26. On my desk: More Admin Did everyone sign in???
If you are absent for 2 classes you will be dropped from the class.
Please fill in the Interview Date sheet.
Please me your results after you’ve had your interview:
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