1. Who is allowed to be a citizen of the United States? 2. Do you think there should be specific standards for U.S. citizenship? Why? 3.

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1 1. Who is allowed to be a citizen of the United States? 2. Do you think there should be specific standards for U.S. citizenship? Why? 3. Should there be a cap on the number of people they let in the United States? Why or why not?

2 American Population -late 1700 s less than 4 million people -today nearly 300 million -what caused the growth? Immigration More people want to move to America for various reasons Birth Rate More Americans having children Why is the worker painting Offer may Vary on the Statue of Liberty? Do some people think the population is getting too big? How? Why? What can be done? Should it be done?

3 The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

4 Citizenship -What is a citizen? 14 th Amendment states that any person born or naturalized is a citizen of the U.S. -two ways to become a citizen -born a citizen -through naturalization

5 Citizen By Birth Citizenship by Birth -born anywhere in any part of the United States -If your parents are citizens no matter where you were born -possible to be a dual citizen at birth Holding citizenship in more than one country

6 Naturalization -naturalization process of becoming a citizen 5 requirements 1-file an intent form Filed with I.N.S. 2-live in U.S. for 5 years 3-be 18 years old 4-take naturalization test 5-take citizenship oath

7 Legal Aliens -Legal alien Comes to America to work, study, or visit with relatives -Immigrant Moves to America permanently -have written permission to be in the U.S. Visa / Green Card- Formal permission for a non-citizen to be in a nation Must be current -can t vote or hold public office -have same legal rights as citizens

8 Illegal Aliens Illegal Aliens 5-6 million in the U.S. today -cannot do anything legally in the U.S. vote, hold office, work -can be deported if found -The process of being expelled from a nation -why would someone come here if they would be an illegal alien?

9 Who are American Citizens?

10 A Diverse Population E pluribus Unum- the motto of the US meaning Out of many, One Melting Pot Theory- All individual ingredients become indistinguishable or a unified society Salad Bowl Theory- Like a salad, each ingredient remains distinct as it mixes together

11 A Diverse Population continued Melting Pot Theory = Assimilation

12 A Diverse Population continued Salad Bowl Theory = Diversity

13 Types of Citizens Birthright Citizens Dual Citizens Naturalized Citizens

14 Steps to become Naturalized 1. File an Intent form- sign a Declaration of Intention 2. Live in the US for at least 5 years or 3 years if married 3. Be at least 18 years old 4. Take a Naturalization Test and Interview 5. Take a citizenship oath

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16 "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."

17 Citizens Forever? Citizenship is forever unless the gov t takes it away or you denounce it Denaturalization- loss of citizenship through fraud or deception Expatriation- renounce allegiance to one s country Punishment for a crime can lose citizenship; treason, rebellion, attempt to overthrow the gov t