1. What is Naturalization?
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What is Naturalization?

2. naturalization
the legal process of becoming a citizen of a new country after immigration

3. And now…
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4. Objectives SWBAT: Define naturalization
List the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens
List the steps of naturalization

5. Becoming a Citizen

6. Citizenship is…
To be a member of a nation or country and to have full rights and responsibilities under the law.

7. The Application Process: only open to legal immigrants
Immigrate legally and send a Declaration of Intent to INS
If over 18 years old, file an application.
Live in the US for 5 years OR for 3 years if married to a US citizen
Good character (must pass a background check)
Take classes in English, US History, & Gov
Interview with the INS

8. Pass a Citizenship test
Gaining Citizenship
Pass a Citizenship test
Applicant must take an oath of allegiance to the United States
Officially declared a citizen
Children (under the age of 18) of the new citizen are also made citizens at this time

9. American citizens are citizens for life unless…
They become citizens of another country
Some have lost it for threatening to overthrow the US government
They have served in the military of another country

10. Rights, Duties, & Responsibilities
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press
Protection under the law
Access to the judicial system

11. Rights, Duties, & Responsibilities
Duties (things you must do):
Serve on jury if called
Obey laws
Attend School/ have kids attend school
Serve in military if drafted
Pay taxes

12. Rights, Duties, & Responsibilities
Be informed and vote
Participate in your community and government
Respect the rights and property of others
Respect different opinions and ways of life

13. Check for Understanding!

14. Is my son Bryan a U.S. citizen?
Yes, because…
He was born in the U.S.
Both of his parents are citizens

15. What if he was born in another country?
Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh was born in Namibia. Is she a U.S. citizen?
Yep! Both of her parents are citizens.

16. What if you were born in the U.S. but your parents aren’t citizens?
Nicole Kidman has dual Australian- U.S. citizenship, because she was born in Hawaii

17. Is citizenship worth it?
Do you get more than you give, or give more than you get when you are a US citizen? Explain.

18. True False

19. Summary
Why does the U.S. require citizenship applicants to speak English and have knowledge of the American government?