5. When it comes to politics,
are U.S. citizens better described as:
Apolitical, apathetic, self-interested,
uninformed and lazy?
Somewhat politically aware—
knowing enough to get by?
“Ideal citizens,’ extremely knowledgeable about current events
and workings of our political system?
6.
7.
8. INSTRUCTIONS
Write down as many ideas, concepts, etc.
that come to mind when you think of this term:
CITIZENSHIP
We will discuss your thoughts as a class.
9. Jus Soli: “The Law of the Soil”
What counts as being born in the U.S.?
Jus Sanguinis: “The Law of the Bloodline”
Being born abroad to American parents
10. INSTRUCTIONS
Write down as many ideas, concepts, etc.
that come to mind when you think of this term:
IMMIGRATION
We will discuss your thoughts as a class.
11. Basic Requirements:
18 or older
Be permanent resident of U.S. for five years
Be of good moral character
Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
Basic knowledge of U.S. history and government
Governed by the USCIS (formerly INS)
12. In the United States, both categories are
protected under the citizenship clause of the
Fourteenth Amendment (1868)
“All persons born or naturalized in theUnited States,
and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of
the United States and of the State wherein they
reside”
13. Critiques English and
civics knowledge
requirements for
citizenship
English test is
rudimentary
Civics test only requires
memorization
14. If passed, English would become the official
language of the United States
“Official English” Movement
“English Plus” Movement
15. Dual nationality means that a person is a
citizen of two countries at the same time
“The hyphen is being replaced by the
ampersand”
The melting pot vs. the salad bowl
32. Traditional Social and
PoliticalValues
Support school prayer
Tighter controls on
immigration
Oppose gun control
Sanctity of marriage
Pro-military
Pro-life
33.
34. Active government role
based on the following:
Equality of opportunity
Redistribution of
wealth
Public responsibility for
those less well-off in
society
35. “New Deal” Program
Government action to
improve economic
conditions during Great
Depression
Franklin D. Roosevelt
36. Extended FDR’s New
Deal into 1960s with
“Great Society”
program
“War on Poverty”
Lyndon B. Johnson
37. Support for gay
marriage
Pro-choice
Support gun control
38.
39. REPUBLICANS, 2012
“A Sacred Contract: Defense
of Marriage”
“The Second Amendment:
Our Right to Keep and Bear
Arms”
“Making the Internet Family-
Friendly”
“Supporting OurTroops,
Standing By Our Heroes”
DEMOCRATS, 2012
“Rebuilding Middle Class
Security”
“Protecting aWoman’s
Right to Choose”
“Responsibly Ending the
War in Iraq.”