1. Government in Society
Citizenship

2. Objectives Explain the significance of the 14th Amendment
Identify three ways in which a person can become a naturalized citizen

3. Who is a citizen?
Constitution does not state who is a citizen

4. 14th Amendment Provides the basic definition of American citizenship
It’s intent was to ensure newly freed blacks the rights of citizenship

5. Citizenship by Birth Born in American territory
Does not apply to diplomats of foreign countries assigned to the US
Children born to American Citizens
Dual citizenship

6. Becoming a Citizen of the US
Naturalization
5 Requirements
5 years residence in the US
(3 years if married to an American)
Be able to read, write and speak English
Be of good moral character
Collective Naturalization
For large groups
Special Naturalization
Slaves

7. Steps for Naturalization
Declaration of intention
Petition for Citizenship
Investigation by INS
Must take and pass test
Oath of allegiance

8. Losing Citizenship Is very rare
Citizen can choose to give up citizenship
Becoming a naturalized citizen of another country
Government can take it away

9. Aliens Alien Types Anyone in the US that is NOT a citizen Legal
Resident
Non-resident
Illegal

10. Legal Alien’s Rights Can: Can’t own property run a business
use public services
attend public schools
Can’t
Vote
Serve on a jury
Hold public office

11. Discussion
Should legal aliens pay taxes?

12. Assignment
Questions pg. 26

13. What You Have Learned Today
Explain the significance of the 14th Amendment
Identify three ways in which a person can become a naturalized citizen