2. WHO ARE AMERICANS? WHO CAN BE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN?

3. Vocabulary Define the following words in your notes Citizen- 1. a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protectionCitizen- 1. a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection Alien- a resident born in or belonging to another country who has not acquired citizenship by naturalization (distinguished from citizen).Alien- a resident born in or belonging to another country who has not acquired citizenship by naturalization (distinguished from citizen). Immigrant- the movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle thereImmigrant- the movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle there

4. Refugee- A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.Refugee- A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. Naturalization- To grant full citizenship to (one of foreign birth).Naturalization- To grant full citizenship to (one of foreign birth). Deportation- exile: the act of expelling a person from their native landDeportation- exile: the act of expelling a person from their native land

5. What are the two ways you can become a US Citizen? By Birth (1) Jus Soli – the “law of soil”, or where one is born. Any person born on US soil or vessels is automatically a US Citizen (2) Jus Sangunis – the “law of blood”, or to whom one is born. Any child born to at least one parent who is a citizen and has lived in the US is automatically a citizen

6. By the Naturalization Process There are 4 main steps to the naturalization: Step One – Declaration of IntentionStep One – Declaration of Intention Step Two – Petition for NaturalizationStep Two – Petition for Naturalization Step Three – ExaminationStep Three – Examination Step Fourth – Final HearingStep Fourth – Final Hearing

7. Step One- Declaration of Intent The record by which an applicant for US citizenship declared their intent to become a citizen and renounced their allegiance to a foreign government.The record by which an applicant for US citizenship declared their intent to become a citizen and renounced their allegiance to a foreign government.

8. Step Two – Petition for Naturalization An Alien must live in US 5 years before applying OR 3 years if married to a US citizenAn Alien must live in US 5 years before applying OR 3 years if married to a US citizen

9. Step Three – Examination Must have good moral characterMust have good moral character Know about the history of the US and its GovernmentKnow about the history of the US and its Government Be able to read, write, and speak EnglishBe able to read, write, and speak English

10. Step Fourth – Final Hearing Swear an oath of allegiance to the USSwear an oath of allegiance to the US Get a certificate – you are a citizenGet a certificate – you are a citizen SEE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE ON PAGE 15 OF TEXTBOOKSEE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE ON PAGE 15 OF TEXTBOOK

11. ARE WE REALLY THE LAND OF THE FREE?

12. IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990 Welcomes “those who want to work and produce and contribute” (basically people with particular skills, talents, or the money to invest in our economy FYI: US restricts the number of immigrants that can enter our country to approximately 675,000 a year

15. LEGAL ALIENS Legal aliens have rights such as owning property, attending public school, and holding a job.Legal aliens have rights such as owning property, attending public school, and holding a job. They also pay taxes and are entitled to legal protection.They also pay taxes and are entitled to legal protection. They cannot run for office, vote in elections, serve on juries, or work for the governmentThey cannot run for office, vote in elections, serve on juries, or work for the government

16. Legal Aliens FYI: Must carry their ID with them at all times! The cards are not really green in color!FYI: Must carry their ID with them at all times! The cards are not really green in color!

17. Scenario #1: Citizen or Not? Camille was born while her French parents were vacationing in Chicago.

18. Scenario #2: Citizen or Not? Carlos was born in Puerto Rico of Spanish citizens who were visiting relatives.Carlos was born in Puerto Rico of Spanish citizens who were visiting relatives.

19. Scenario #3: Citizen or Not? Terry’s American parents were working in Greece when he was born.Terry’s American parents were working in Greece when he was born.

20. Scenario #4: Citizen or Not? Inge was born in Washington, DC, where her mother and father served as diplomats for Denmark.Inge was born in Washington, DC, where her mother and father served as diplomats for Denmark.

21. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? Remember to be respectful!!