American CitizenshipDo Now:

Take Citizenship Quiz.

Who is a Citizen?

A natural born or naturalized person who pledges allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it.

Natural Born Citizen: Person born within U. S. territory (ex.

Puerto Rico, military base in foreign country)

Person born outside of the United States with at least one American parent

Naturalized Citizen: A person born in another country who has

gone through the process to become an American citizen

American Residents-Citizen - a natural born or naturalized person Two Unique Rights: 1. Run for political office 2. Vote

Alien – a non-citizen inhabitant of a country(There are both legal and illegal aliens)

Legal ResidentsVisa holders – temporary US residents (pay taxes, strong work ethic, talented, motivated individuals) -Three ways to receive a visa:

Employment: employer files paperwork and pays for worker to come to US

Family Sponsored: family members file paper work and pay for immigrant to come to US

Educational: issued to students who choose to study at American schools/universities

Legal Residents

Green Card holders – permanent US residents (cannot vote or run for office)

Granted permission to reside and work legally in the US

Must have a green card to apply for citizenship

Illegal Residents

1. Illegal Aliens - anyone who resides in US without updated paperwork

Examples :1. People with expired Visas 2. People who snuck into country illegally

Approximately 11 million undocumented residents live in the United States today.

If anything, what should be done regarding the 11 million illegal

residents?

Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of American Citizens

Rights –

Freedoms given to citizens

Duties-

Something citizens must do

Responsibilities–

Something citizens should do

CITIZENSHIP

Rights DutiesOutlined in Bill of Rights (amendments 1- 10)

Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Right to bear arms Right to a fair trial

and an attorneyAlso: Receive an education

(K-12) Vote for political

leaders Run for political officeand many more!

Obey all laws Pay taxes Serve in military Serve on jury

Responsibilities Participate in community Be informed about

political issues Vote & elect political

leaders Respect rights of others and many more!

In closing….O Which right do

you think is most important to you as a citizen? Why?

O Which responsibility of citizens is most important for society? Why?