1. Unit 2 – intro and citizenship
US Gov
Unit 2 – intro and citizenship

2. Unit 2 Title Page Unit 2 The Role of Citizens in the Political System
(5 symbols)

3. Unit 2 Objectives
Evaluate the constitutional provisions establishing citizenship
Evaluate the importance of political participation and civic participation.
Evaluate, take, and defend positions about rights protected by the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Evaluate the origins and roles of political parties

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Where does the governments power come from in a democracy?
What is a “Melting Pot?”

5. Citizenship US Citizen
Person who owes allegiance to the US
Entitled to protections and privileges of US Laws
14th Amendment – Anyone born or Naturalized in the US is a citizen and entitled to equal protection/treatment

6. Becoming a Citizen Citizenship at birth Naturalization
Jus soli – law of soil, place of birth
Jus sanguinis – law of blood, parental citizenship
Naturalization
Legal process of becoming a citizen
Must  Be legal resident, learn English, pass citizenship test, take oath

7. Immigration

8. Immigration Documented/Legal Residents Undocumented/Illegal Residents
Green card Holders
Undocumented/Illegal Residents
50% - Overstayed legal entry
50% - Crossed border illegally
BOTH:
Guaranteed civil rights set out in the Constitution
Can be deported (required to leave country) … usually in the case that a crime has been committed

9. Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

10. Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

11. Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

12. Viewpoints on Illegal Immigration

13. Response Can you pass the US citizenship test?
Label out 1-20 in your response section…write letter answer only 1. 2. 3. 5.
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