Objective: I will be

able to define citizen

Citizenship Defined and the legal means of

obtaining citizenship.

What does it mean to be a citizen?

How is citizenship obtained?
God Bless the USA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65KZIqay4E

How does the song make you feel?

What phrases stick out?
What is it asking of Americans?
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Engagement Activity INB. P 64 Defined

What does each image

represent?
How does each image relate to
citizenship? How do you know?
What common items, colors,
and symbols do you see?
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Who is a citizen? Defined
Who is a citizen?<= Cornell Notes question Citizenship
Defined
p.66

A Citizen is being a member of a country and having full rights and

responsibilities from that countrys law

People born in the US are automatically citizens at birth

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Paths to Citizenship p.66 Defined

Law of Soil Law of Blood Naturalization

Born on American Born to an The process by
soil American mother which an
This includes any immigrant
of the 50 states, (someone from
territories (such as another country)
Puerto Rico), and goes through to
U.S. military bases become a U.S.
throughout the citizen
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Who is NOT a citizen? P.66 Defined

There are also people who

Not this kind
are considered aliens. of alien!
Aliens are persons living in
the U.S. who are not citizens.
Aliens can be in the U.S. for
temporary purposes (a job or This kind of
alien!
visiting for a certain period of
time) or as a legal permanent
resident (someone who is
permanently living in the U.S.
legally but not a citizen)
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Whats the Process of Naturalization? P.66 Defined

Be 18 years of age
Have already been granted legal
permanent residency
Have continuous residency in the U.S.
for five years
Be of good moral character
Be able to speak and read basic English
Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history
and government by passing an exam
Be faithful to the principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Take the Oath of Allegiance
 Citizenship
Whats a resident? P.66 Defined

Resident - someone who lives in a place for a

certain period of time Write it!
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Oath of Allegiance Defined

Lets read the Oath of Allegiance!

Citing evidence from the text, how would you explain
the Oath of Allegiance in your own words? (discuss with
your shoulder partner)
Why do you think the Oath is part of the naturalization
process? (Timed-Pair-Share)
What are new citizens promising to do by making this
pledge?
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Impact of Naturalized Citizens Defined

How would you describe the process of becoming

a naturalized citizen?
What do you think it means that people choose to
go through this process?
What do you think is the impact of the
naturalization process?
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Impact of Naturalized Citizens Defined

What information is being presented in this table?

How do you know?

How would you summarize what you are seeing?

Where do naturalized citizens live?

What do you notice about Florida?

How might states be impacted by naturalized citizens?

Take notes on our discussion!

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Impact of Naturalized Citizens Defined

What if I told you that

In 2008, 18.8% of registered voters in Florida were New
Americans (naturalized citizens or U.S. born children of
immigrants),
How might this group impact an election?
If you were running for office in Florida, would it be important for
you to know that 18.8% of the registered voters were New
Americans?
Might it impact the issues you focus on in your campaign?
Take notes on
our discussion!