1. Citizenship
Ch. 3 pgs 54-79

2. Section 1 Key Terms Citizen Naturalized Alien Essential Questions
Who is a citizen?
How does a person become a citizen?
What is the role of government in the lives of citizens?
What are the benefits of citizenship? Obligations?

3. What it means to be a citizen

4. Meaning of “Citizenship”?
What does it mean to be a citizen?
Responsibilities?
Rights?

5. Who is a CITIZEN?
Citizen of U.S.= born in, parents are citizens or chose to become citizens of U.S by being naturalized
Naturalization: the process of becoming a citizen

6. You are a citizen if…
…You were born in the U.S. or its territories (Puerto Rico)
…At least one of your parents was a US citizen when you were born
…You have been naturalized
…You were under 18 when your parents were naturalized

7. Naturalization Alien= citizen of one country living in another
Naturalized citizens=
President
Or Vice-President
Naturalized citizens have all rights & privileges of natural born citizens, except to become President or Vice-President
Citizenship can be revoked if attempted to overthrow the US
Alien: citizen of one country living in another country
Alien= citizen of one country living in another

8. The Naturalization Process
Step 3
FINAL HEARING
Applicant appears before a citizenship court
USCIS responds to application
Judge asks application to take oath of loyalty to US
Applicant receives certificate of US citizenship
Step 1
APPLICATION
The applicant submits an application to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
(USCIS)
Step 2
EXAMINATION
Applicant must prove the following:
Age 18+
Legal resident in country for 5 years, in state for at least 3 months
Good moral character ex: non felon
Loyalty to principles of US Constitution
Able to read, write, speak, English
Know history & government of US

9. Activity!
Students will work to create a profile of a citizenship applicant. The group will present their application to the class, then the class will decide whether that applicant is eligible or ineligible for US citizenship.
Main idea of today?

10. Homework Questions Households by region and citizenship of householder
Native home
Naturalized home
Noncitizen home
Northeast
17,651,029
1,440,401
1,297,526
Midwest
23,676,358
577,185
556,927
South
35,113,525
1,397,335
1,591,955
West
18,709,217
2,192,469
2,203,025
Total
95,150,129
5,607,390
5,649,432
*In which region would you expect to find the MOST registered voters?
*Which regions have more naturalized citizens than noncitizens?

11. Foundations of citizenship
Ch. 1 pgs 4- 27

12. Warm Up At the beginning of class, please do the following:
Warm Up= Journal:
“Write a journal entry from an immigrant’s point of view. Discuss challenges you face & how you might overcome them. Include where you are from & why you came to U.S.”
5 mins to complete.

13. Who Are Americans?
Which of these are Americans?

14. Who are Americans? Demography Baby boom Diversity
Key terms
Essential Questions
Demography
Baby boom
Diversity
Why do Americans move from place to place & specifically to urban areas?
What important ways are Americans diverse?
What has been the impact of America’s “baby boom”?

15. Who are Americans? Which of these are Americans?
Demographics = used to study society
Demography- study of the size, growth, & distribution of human populations
This information helps us see where people are moving, why, and who
Includes: Age range, ethnic background, birthplace, gender, education level, brief family history, etc.
Demographics are used in many parts of American society

16. Working 9 to 5 Service Jobs: provides a service for someone else
Business, computers, technology= US economy now
Your job market? Part- time? Summer jobs?
Present economy means what for YOUR future?
America used to be mainly farming & factory work
NOW?
Service Jobs: making a living providing a service for someone else
Business, computers, technology= US economy now
Your job market? Part-time? Summer jobs?
Present economy means what for YOUR future?

17. What’s my AGE again?
Baby Boom: dramatic increase in number of births between …after WWII
Effects on society? Social Security benefits, health care costs, jobs
American history= population of Americans of different age groups has always grown & changed
2000’s= more older Americans
Americans living longer—Why?
Baby Boom: dramatic rise in number of births between …after WWII
Today= people between 70-50
Effects on society? Social Security benefits, health care costs, jobs

18. Rule of Law Democracy= no individual above law
Rule of Law =Gov’t of laws
Gov’t officials decisions based on law & not feelings or opinion; treated as equals under the law
Democracy= no individual above law
Rule of Law =Gov’t of laws
Gov’t officials decisions based on law & not feelings or opinion; treated as equals under the law
(Is that always true in U.S.?)
(How does rule of law help
protect civil rights of ALL?)

19. Defending the Nation
US maintains active military even during peacetime….WHY?
18+ can register to serve in US military
18 MUST register with Selective Service (Draft)
US maintains active military even during peacetime….WHY?
18+ can register to serve in US military
18 MUST register with Selective Service (Draft)
Unless religious practice/health prohibits service
Why us registering for military service an important duty of citizenship?

20. Order in the Court!
Constitutional right of citizens= right to speedy/fair trial
Constitution = right to trial by jury of peers
Jury of peers: group of ordinary citizens who hear the case & decide whether the accused person is innocent or guilty
Constitutional right of citizens= right to speedy/fair trial
Constitution guarantees right to trial by jury of peers
Jury of peers: group of ordinary citizens who hear the case & decide whether the accused person is innocent or guilty
Trial= lawyers can call witnesses
Witness: people who have seen events related to the crime or have information that may help prove guilt/innocence of accused

21. Jury Duty
Witness are interviewed & questioned by lawyers for both sides of a case
Voir Dire: process of excusing jurors from a trial if found unsuitable by lawyers (juror may be biased)
Witness are interviewed & questioned by lawyers for both sides of a case
Voir Dire: process of excusing jurors from a trial if found unsuitable by lawyers (juror may be biased)
Jury duty has “costs”
Time off work to serve not always paid
Time from family sequestered: kept away from society
Stress of the trial (ex: murder trial, death penalty, jail time)

22. Death & Taxes Income tax, Property tax, sales tax citizenship
Pays for gov’t programs, roads, welfare, Soc. Security
School: civic duty, required by law
Education necessary to gain knowledge to perform other citizen responsibilities (voting, military, etc.)
Income tax, Property tax, sales tax citizenship
Pays for gov’t programs, roads, welfare, Soc. Security
School: civic duty, required by law
Education necessary to gain knowledge to perform other citizen responsibilities (voting, military, etc.)
Work toward common good: well being of all members of society ex: participating in politics

23. Other civic duties Citizens have the right & responsibility to vote
Expected, but voluntary
Should voting be a requirement????
Review
Civic duties: voting, obey laws, taxes (fiscal responsibility)
Includes jury duty, community service, even military

24. Sum it all up How is American workforce changing?
Is the shift toward computer/tech jobs true in our area?
What economic effects have the baby boom generation had on American society?

25. Review Questions How does legal system ensure a fair trial?
What might happen if jury didn’t uphold their duties in court?
What would happen if citizens stopped paying taxes?
Main idea?

26. Assignment How to Be an Active Citizen Pamphlet Pamphlet MUST include:
Citizen legal duties: requirements
Civic Responsibilities: Should do, but not required
Volunteering: explanation, benefits, ways
Quotation: 1 quote from politician on active citizenship, responsibilities, etc.
Artistic Creativity: Should be creative, neat, well organized, include images, be unique!

27. Citizenship Watch related videos & Read articles
Debate/ Essay
Watch related videos & Read articles
Take a position on citizenship/immigration issue and argue your point of view
Answer Questions
Write Thesis & introduction

28. America: Cultural Mosaic
Section 2

29. Warm Up
Take 2-3 minutes to think about the following, jot down a couple of ideas
“What is the American identity? What makes America what it is? How does that relate to the idea of the ‘American Dream’?”
After 2-3 minutes, groups will discuss & then share w/ class

30. The American Identity America = “a nation of immigrants”
Immigrants: people who move from one country to live in another
U.S. = “melting pot” ?
Means that people from all over come to U.S. and all cultures mix and blend into one culture
US= American mosaic
Each unique culture fits together to make a diverse American culture

31. Europeans First to land in America
Seeking religious & political freedom, opportunities to own land, farms, businesses
Mostly from England, Ireland, Scotland
Other Europeans from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, Italians ( )
Protestants, Catholics, Jews
Europeans= largest immigrant group to U.S.

32. Hispanic Americans Challenges?
Originally from Spain, settled into South American colonies (Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, etc.)
Settled in Southwest US
Spanish= largest minority language in U.S.
Spreading into American culture (Food, music, entertainment)
Challenges?
Language, job skills, education

33. African Americans
Did not come voluntarily
Suffered discrimination/unfair treatment
Banned from voting, segregation of schools, restaurants, & other public places
Discrimination=result of racism
Racism: belief that one race is superior to another
Civil Rights movement=equality for African Americans

34. Asian Americans First arrived during Gold Rush of 1849
Arrived at Angel Island in San Francisco
Set up small businesses, worked railroads
Americans resented success & jobs
Exclusion Laws: prohibited further immigration from Japan & China repealed 1952

35. Americans Today Census: population survey taken every 10 years 72.4%
6.2%
2.9%
0.9%
72.4%