12. The Federalist Papers supported the
passage of the U.S. Constitution.
Name one of the writers.
13. Did you pass the test?
• In order to become a citizen,
immigrants/aliens/residents in the
United States are required to take a
Naturalization Test.
• To pass the civics portion of the United
States Naturalization Test you are required
to get 6 out of 10 questions correct.
17. The Fourteenth Amendment
or naturalized
in the United States and subject to the
jurisdiction thereof
are citizens of the United States
and of the State wherein they
reside…
All persons born
19. Natural Born Citizenship is
based on two “laws”:
1. “Law of the Soil”
– Children born in the United States or
Territories/Possessions
2. “Law of the Blood”
– Children born to a parent or parents who are
United States citizens.
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20. • Any child born in the United States is a
citizen of the United States, even if the
child’s parents are not citizens.
• Soil of the U.S. includes Puerto Rico, Guam,
the Virgin Islands, and the Northern
Mariana Islands.
“Law of the Soil”
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21. • Principle in which citizenship is determined
by parentage rather than by place of birth.
• The U.S. recognizes children born abroad to
American citizens as citizens .
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22. To Sum It Up…
• Law of the Soil – WHERE you are born
(must be within the United States or
territory/possession)
• Law of the Blood – WHO you are born to
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As participants enter, provide Handout A – Could you pass the test? Have participants complete the 10 question quiz.
After completed, ask participants where these questions are from. Explain they were selected from the 100 question pool for the United States Naturalization Exam. The 100 questions address U.S. government, U.S. history, and basic U.S. geography.
Debrief by providing the answers to the questions (see following slides).
http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
Those who have legal status in the United States are known as “lawful permanent residents”, "Permanent Resident Alien," "Resident Alien Permit Holder," and "Green Card Holder”.
http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/permanent-resident-alien
Go over the chart provided to explain the naturalization process. Permanent residents also must establish “continuous residence” in the U.S., meaning they cannot leave the country for trips longer than 6 months.
Discuss (briefly) the rights, responsibilities, and obligations that citizens of the United States have.
The chart provided is from the United States Center for Immigration Services.
The following slides will provide a brief overview of what is meant by “society”, “government”, and “political process”. Then, divide the class into six groups. Place 6 posters around the room: 2 labeled society, 2 labeled government, and 2 labeled political process. Assign each group to a poster. Students should rotate 3 times, visiting “society”, “government”, and “political process” once. Once they have completed the walkabout, return to slides 26-28 to discuss what is written on the posters and the talking points included in the notes.
Before the walkabout: explain what is meant by society.
After the walkabout: In addition to what the students have explained on their posters, discuss the diversity that comes from having naturalized citizens in our society. The United States is one of the most diverse countries in the world with a wide range of cultures (including religions, languages, food, music, and more). The U.S. has been called a melting pot (where cultures come together to make up the U.S.) and a salad bowl (where everyone keeps their individual identity but comes together to make a complete society).
Before the walkabout: explain what is meant by “government”.
After the walkabout: In addition to what the students have explained on their posters, discuss how immigration policy is a controversial topic in government and different groups have different approaches on immigration – from how to address illegal immigrants within the United States to the role of legal immigrants to
Position of the Democratic Party on immigration (www.democrats.org):
That’s why Democrats support comprehensive reform grounded in the principles of responsibility and accountability:
Responsibility from the federal government to secure our borders: The Obama administration has dedicated unprecedented resources to securing our borders and reducing the flow of illegal traffic in both directions.
Responsibility from unscrupulous businesses that break the law: Employers who exploit undocumented workers undermine American workers, and they have to be held accountable.
Responsibility from people who are living in the United States illegally: Undocumented workers who are in good standing must admit that they broke the law, pay taxes and a penalty, learn English, and get right with the law before they can get in line to earn their citizenship.
Position of the Republican Party on Immigration (www.gop.com)
“In this country, the rule of law guarantees equal treatment to every individual, including more than one million immigrants to whom we grant permanent residence every year. That is why we oppose any form of amnesty for those who, by intentionally violating the law, disadvantage those who have obeyed it. Granting amnesty only rewards and encourages more law breaking.”
“America is proud to be a nation of immigrants. Today’s legal immigrants make vital contributions to every aspect of our nation by enriching our culture and strengthening our economy. But our current immigration system is broken, and President Obama has failed to provide the leadership necessary to repair it. The Republican Party seeks policies that secure our border and boosts our economy.”
Before walkabout: explain what is meant by political process.
After walkabout: In addition to what the students have explained on their posters, discuss that citizens, both natural born and naturalized, have rights and responsibilities in the United States, including voting, jury service, running for political office, and being active in the civic life of our nation.
