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Words to know. Can you guess this term? ________- people who move permanently to a new country (for better life or job opportunities) _____________- Negative reasons forcing immigrants to leave their country ______________– Legal term for people who aren't citizens (noncitizens) of the USA. ______________-people who are forced to flee their home for reasons like war
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How do you become a citizen? By birth/parents birth Naturalization -the legal process to become a citizen Process ○ Test ○ English classes ○ Study American History and US Government
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What is the Naturalization Process? Naturalization -the legal process to become a citizen Naturalization -the legal process to become a citizen Step 1. Interview Step 1. Interview Step 2. Learn English, Study American History and US Government Step 2. Learn English, Study American History and US Government Step 3. Take the Immigration Test Step 3. Take the Immigration Test Step 4. Swear the Oath of Allegiance Step 4. Swear the Oath of Allegiance
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Words to Know Migration- the mass movement of people Patriotism- pride or love for ones country Example: Hanging an American flag on your car Terrorism- the use of violence by groups against civilians to achieve a political goal
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14 th amendment! ___?_________ Amendment defines citizenship This amendment was originally intended to protect the rights of freed slaves. Today, it protects the rights of citizens in general by prohibiting a state from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property with out due process of law. Citizen by Birth Citizen by Naturalization
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14 th Amendment Due process of law: Procedures established by the law and guaranteed by the constitution. CANNOT Right to fair court procedures in Federal Court. STATE government CANNOT take away your rights without following the law.
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First Amendment! The first amendment guarantees rights to religion, press, assembly, speech, and petition. Basic rights of a citizen.
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Duties of Citizens: What you must do Duties are things citizens must do or they can have legal consequences. Obeying the laws Paying taxes Defending the nations Serving in court Attend school Duties are things citizens are required to do.
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Responsibilities: What citizens should do Responsibilities are what citizens should do morally or ethically to be good citizens. Registering to vote Communicating with government officials Participating in political campaigns Keeping yourself informed Respecting differing opinions in a diverse society
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Being a good citizen A Good Citizen: Volunteers- The practice of offering your time and services to others without payment. Donates time and money Speaks out against the government Joins in Military Patriotic
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The Traits of Good Citizens This is the test: if you represent 7 of the 9 qualities then you are a good citizen. STAND UP Trustworthiness Honesty Courtesy Respect for the rights of others Responsibility Accountability Self-reliance Respect for the law Patriotism
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Trustworthiness
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Honesty
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Courtesy
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Respect for the Rights of Others 1 st Amendment Rights- Fundamental Freedoms Your rights stop when they hinder (infringe on) the rights of others to use or posses their rights
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Responsibility
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Accountability
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Self-reliance
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Respect for the Law
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Patriotism
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