What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen?

AGENDAMarch 13/14, 2012

Today’s topics: Two views of citizenship

John Mayer vs. Billy Joel U.S. citizenship

Benefits & Responsibilities of U.S. citizenship Immigration & Citizenship USCIS Civics Test (Naturalization Test)

Homework: Find a song that criticizes a public policy Answer questions 1-18 of USCIS Civics Test

When it comes to government…

will you be the Windshield or the Bug?

vs.

Two Views of Citizenship

John Mayer

Billy Joel

Two Views of Citizenship

Classroom Ground Rules Keep the classroom a Safe

Space for everyone Be here to listen, learn and

participate Respect other peoples’

property Take care of each other

What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen?

Benefits & Responsibilities ofU.S. Citizenship

What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen?

How can a person become a U.S. citizen?1.

(Hint: see the 14th amendment)2.

(Hint: involves taking an oath)

Birth

Naturalization

Who is born a U.S. citizen?Is Barack Obama a “natural born Citizen” as required in Article II, Section 1, Clause 5?

What about John McCain?George Romney? (Mitt’s father; ran for president in 1968)

US Citizenship and Immigration Services says:“Generally, people are born U.S. citizens if they are born in the United States or if they are born to U.S. citizens:

(1)If you were born in the United States:(2)If you were born abroad to TWO U.S. citizens:(3)If you were born abroad to ONE U.S. citizen:

Immigration

NaturalizationNaturalization Tests:

1. Speaking Test2. Reading Test3. Writing Test4. Civics Test

U.S. Citizenship test

Homework

Before you leave Pick up your belongings & any trash Straighten desks

Homework Find a song that criticizes a public policy Answer questions 1-18 of USCIS Civics

Test