1. Chapter 1 We the People Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
American Civics
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Chapter 1 We the People
Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
Section 3: The American People Today
Chapter 2

2. Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
American Civics
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Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
The Main Idea
As a U.S. citizen, it is your duty to help preserve freedom and to ensure justice and equality for yourself and all Americans.
Reading Focus
Why do we study civics?
What are the values that form the basis of the American way of life?
What are the roles and qualities of a good citizen?
Chapter 2

3. Why Study Civics? Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
1. Civics: 2. Citizen: 3. Being a Citizen a. Roman Citizen b. Citizen today
4. Government
5. American Citizen
a. Duty
b. Training

4. B. American Values Section 1: Civics in Our Lives 1. Equality
2. Liberty
3. Justice

5. C. Qualities of a Good Citizen
Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
C. Qualities of a Good Citizen
1. Voting in Elections
a. Representatives responsible to citizen
b. Voters elect
c. MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITY
2. Expressing Opinions
3. Being an Effective Citizen

6. American Ideals Section 1
Question: What ideals form the basis of the U.S. government and the American way of life?
American Ideals
Freedom
Equality

7. Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
The Main Idea
Throughout history, immigrants have brought their languages, ideas, beliefs, hopes, and customs to the United States. Their ways of life are constantly mixing with and influencing the culture of Americans who came before.
Reading Focus
Who are “Americans,” and from where did they come?
What changes have occurred in U.S. immigration policy since the early 1800s?
How does a person become a U.S. citizen?

8. A. Americans are from everywhere
American Civics
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Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
A. Americans are from everywhere
1. Heritage 2. Immigrant a. Melting Pot b. Salad Bowl 3. Blending 4. Early Americans
5. Immigrants a. Native Americans b. Spain c. French d. English e. Dutch, Swedes f. Africans
Chapter 2

9. B. Immigration Policy Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
6. Who is Preferred a. Husbands, wives, b. children of US citizens c. Having job skills d. Aliens
1. Resources attracted people s Immigration laws a. Chinese Exclusion Act s Quotas 4. Immigration Act of Quota Numbers

10. C. US Citizens Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
1. Citizenship by birth
2. Naturalized citizens
3. Legal Aliens
4. Illegal aliens
a. Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986)
5. Refugees

11. right to hold public office
Section 2
Question: What are the benefits of U.S. citizenship?
voting rights
Benefits of Citizenship
right to hold public office
freedom of job choice

12. The U.S. population continues to grow and change today.
Section 3: The American People Today
The Main Idea
The U.S. population continues to grow and change today.
Reading Focus
Why is the census important?
In what ways does population grow and change?
What has changed about the American population over the years?
For what reasons have Americans moved and settled in new areas over the course of U.S. history?

13. A. Census Information Section 3: The American People Today
1. Definition
2. Every 10 years
3. US population continues to grow
a. 2000—281,000, —310,000,000+
4. Census determines congressional apportionment
4. Census collects demographics
a. Definition

14. Section 3
B. Population Growth
1. Birth rate 2. Death rate census census 5. Added territory 6. Immigration

15. C. Population Changes
1. Changing households a. Divorce b. Fewer children c. Fewer marriages 2. Women’s roles a. Work outside of home b. College educated

16. C. Population changes cont…
3. Older population a. Centenarians 4. Diverse population a. Population on the move i. Migration to cities ii. Suburbs iii. Migration

17. SECTION 3 Minority Group Conditions / Concerns African Americans
making gains toward equality, but statistics still show members are lagging in education, employment, and income; becoming more politically active
Hispanics
rapidly growing population; trailing in income and education; diverse population
Asian Americans
contrast between first-generation immigrants, who are often poor, and second-generation, many of whom succeed educationally and financially; viewed as "model minority," although this term is resented
American Indians
often live on reservations; high poverty and poor education; encouraged to assimilate; taking steps to establish sources of income and better schools
White Ethnics
includes some who assimilate quickly and others who remain victims of prejudice and discrimination; making gains in religious tolerance; good education level

18. Chapter 1 Wrap-Up 1. Why do people study civics?
2. What principles and ideals form the foundation of the American system of government?
3. How has U.S. immigration policy changed since the early 1800s?
4. What benefits do people derive from being a citizen of the United States?
5. Identify three ways that the populations of countries increase.
6. How have migration patterns shifted from the 1800s to the present?