CITIZENSHIP n n n n What is civics

CIVICS n n The study of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of members of

RIGHTS Something that you are entitled to as a human being. Categories of Rights

DUTIES Something you are required to do as a citizen. n n n 1)

RESPONSIBILITIES Things that you should do as a citizen. n n n Be Informed

The Americas – A Land of Immigrants n n n Asians - 10, 000+

IMMIGRATION n n Immigrant – People who move permanently to a new country. Immigrant

NATURAL BORN CITIZEN All people who meet the following criteria are citizens by birth.

NATURALIZATION The legal process of becoming a citizen of the United States. 1. 2.

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CITIZENSHIP n n n n What is civics? Rights Duties Responsibilities History of Immigration Natural Born Citizen Immigration Naturalization

CIVICS n n The study of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of members of a state or nation. Analyzes the interaction between citizens and their government. A citizen is someone who is entitled to certain rights, and in turn has certain duties and responsibilities. Citizenship – includes rights, duties, and responsibilities. Has roots in Ancient Greece (Athens) and Rome.

RIGHTS Something that you are entitled to as a human being. Categories of Rights 1) Security – Protect from harmful behavior. 2) Equality – People should have equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, or religious background. 3) Liberty – All people should have certain basic freedoms. (Bill of Rights)

DUTIES Something you are required to do as a citizen. n n n 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Obey Laws Pay Taxes Jury Duty Attend School Register for the Draft

RESPONSIBILITIES Things that you should do as a citizen. n n n Be Informed Voting Participate in Government Respect Others Rights Respect Diversity

The Americas – A Land of Immigrants n n n Asians - 10, 000+ years ago – Crossed land bridge from Asia. Europeans – Late 1400’s, Early 1500’s. Largest number of immigrants from 1500’s-1900’s. Africans – 1619 -1808 – more than 500, 000 brought into slavery. 1808 Congress banned the slave trade. Today – Latin America. Given the US population, why is respect for diversity important?

IMMIGRATION n n Immigrant – People who move permanently to a new country. Immigrant plan to become citizens. Alien – People from other countries coming to US to work or study. Aliens plan to return to home country. Legal – File with government and are given permission to be in the country. (VISA) Illegal – Have not been given permission by the government to be in the country.

NATURAL BORN CITIZEN All people who meet the following criteria are citizens by birth. 1) Born in… n 50 States n Washington D. C. n US Territories – US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam n US Military Base 2) Parents Are US Citizens

NATURALIZATION The legal process of becoming a citizen of the United States. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. File Declaration of Intent Form (USCIS) Live in US 5 years – Married 3 years Meet with USCIS Take Exam Take Oath of Allegiance