1. Government

2. The Path to Citizenship C1S2

3. Key Terms Naturalization: The legal process where foreigners decide to become citizens Alien: Noncitizens Immigrants: People who move permanently to a new country Deport: Send aliens back to their home country

4. Citizenship Every country has rules about how people gain citizenship

5. 14th Amendment “anyone born or naturalized in the United States.” 2 ways –Birth –Naturalization

6. Birth Born in the U.S.=citizenship Born outside the U.S. in Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. military base =citizenship Born outside of U.S. but parents or a parent is a citizen

7. Naturalization Several million aliens in the U.S. –Study –Work –Visit relatives Some stay longer and become naturalized citizens.5 million immigrants become citizens yearly

8. Process Aliens must: –Sign statement saying they want to become a citizen Filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services –Live in the U.S. for 5 years Married to a citizen 3yrs Take special classes –At least 18 years old and living in a state: File application for citizenship

9. Process cont. After Paperwork: –Interview with USCIS official Meets requirements Good moral character Citizenship Exam –Reading –Writing –Speaking English –Facts about U.S. History and Govt. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/

10. Final Step Ceremony where they pledge their oath and allegiance Swear: –Loyalty to U.S. above all others –Obey Constitution –Obey laws –If needed, perform military or other duties Sign document that grants and takes away citizenship

11. Aliens in the U.S. U.S. restricts how many enter yearly –675,000 Easier Relatives of U.S. citizens People with needed job skills People helpful to the economy

12. Illegal Aliens 8-9 million living in U.S. How do they get here: –Visitors that never leave –Crossing border illegally –Stayed after permits expired Why do they come: –Jobs/money –Better life Is it legal to hire legal aliens? –No

13. Deportation If found they are deported U.S. Border Patrol

14. Legal Aliens Live like American citizens –Hold jobs –Own property –Attend public schools –Receive services –Pay taxes Do not have full political rights Cannot vote or run for office No juries or govt. jobs Must carry id cards always

15. Homework Chapter 1 Section 2 Questions Pg 17 Questions 1-6 Answer with complete sentences