Analyze the impact of the14th Amendmenton participation of minority groups in the American political process SS7C37 Who is a citizen How do we determine who is a citizen of the United States ID: 1026680
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1. Define the term “citizen”, and identify legal means of becoming a United States citizen. (SS.7.C.2.1)Analyze the impact of the…14th Amendment…on participation of minority groups in the American political process. (SS.7.C.3.7)Who is a citizen?How do we determine who is a citizen of the United States?
2. What does the Constitution of the United States Say about citizenship? The Constitution is like a rule book for government: it outlines the structure and function of our government and names some of the rights of the people.
3. The Fourteenth Amendmentor naturalizedin the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereofare citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside…All persons born
4. Natural Born Citizens Who is a natural born citizen of the United States?
5. Natural Born Citizenship is based on two “laws”:Place of birth, or “Law of the Soil”Children born in the United States or territories/possessionsParents, or “Law of the Blood”Children born to a parent or parents who are United States CitizensSB
6. 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”
7. 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 .“Law of the Blood”
8. 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 SB
9. Born Within the United StatesA person born in the United States, a subject to the jurisdiction thereof. SWhere the person is born.
10. A person born in the U.S. to a member of an Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, or any other aboriginal tribe (as long as citizenship does not impact the person’s status as a citizen of the tribe)SWhere the person is born.Born Within the United States
11. Born Outside the United StatesA child born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions acquires citizenship at birth if at the time of birth:Both of the child’s parents are U.S. citizens; andAt least one parent had resided in the United States or one of its outlying possessions prior to the birth of such person.BTo whom someone is born.
12. A child born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions acquires citizenship at birth if at the time of birth:One parent is a U.S. citizen and the other parent is a national but not a citizen; andThe U.S. citizen parent was physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of at least one year prior to the birth of such person. BTo whom someone is born.U.S. Nationals U.S. citizens are also U.S. nationals. Non-citizen nationality status refers only individuals who were born either in American Samoa or on Swains Island to parents who are not citizens of the United States. Born Outside the United States
13. Born Outside the United States, but in a Possession of the U.S. A person born in an outlying possession of the United States of parents one of whom is a citizen of the United States who has been physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of one year at any time prior to the birth of such personBTo whom someone is born.SWhere the person is born.
14. Who is a “Natural Born Citizen”?A person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of five years, until shown, prior to his attaining the age of twenty-one years, not to have been born in the United StatesSWhere the person is born.
15. Born Outside the United StatesA child born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions acquires citizenship at birth if at the time of birth:One parent is a foreign national and the other parent is a U.S. citizen; andThe U.S. citizen parent was physically present in the United States for at least 5 years, including at least 2 years after 14 years of age.To whom someone is born.B
16. Born Outside the United StatesA person born before noon (EST) on 5/24/1934 outside the limits and jurisdiction of the United States of an alien father and a U.S. citizen mother who has lived in the U.S. To whom someone is born.B
17. Review - Natural Born Citizenship is based on two “laws”:Place of birth, or “Law of the Soil”Children born in the United States or territories/possessionsParents, or “Law of the Blood”Children born to a parent or parents who are United States CitizensSB
18. In Your GroupPut an “S” for “Soil” next to examples of “Law of the Soil” Put a “B” for “Blood” next to examples of “Law of the Blood” SB
19. Naturalized Citizen How to become a citizen of the United States
20. Naturalized CitizensNaturalized citizens are non-citizens who go through legal means of becoming a citizen. In order to become a naturalized U.S. Citizen, you must go through several steps…
21. Becoming a Citizen of the United States
22. To Become a Naturalized Citizen…There are special considerations for those who serve in the military or served during times of war/conflict.
23. To Become a Naturalized Citizen…Apply to become a permanent resident (resident alien).You muse be a permanent resident of the United States for 5 years before applying for naturalization/citizenshipApply to become naturalized.Successfully complete a civics exam, demonstrate the ability to read, write, and speak English, and be of good moral character. You must also pay a fee to become a Naturalized citizen.Take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States.Click Here to see the Application for NaturalizationFLREA Copyright 2011
24. Could you answer these questions from the Civics portion of the naturalization exam?Those applying to become naturalized citizens must get 6 out of 10 questions correct to pass the civics portion of the exam.
25. What is the supreme law of the land?
26. What does the Constitution do?
27. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
28. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
29. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
30. What is the “rule of law”?
31. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
32. What does the judicial branch do?
33. When was the Constitution written?
34. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
35. Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens and Obligations (or Duties)
36. Naturalized CitizensNaturalized citizens can run for the House of Representatives and/or the Senate after specified periods of time in the U.S. Constitution……but they cannot run for President. Can’t run for PresidentArticle II, Section 1 of the U.S. ConstitutionNo person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States…shall be eligible to the Office of President…
37. Write down this question: Should naturalized citizens be permitted to run for President of the United States? NOW…Respond to the question by writing “Yes” or “No”Write down 2-3 reasons why you agree or disagree with this statement.
38. What do you think? If you agree with the statement, go: If you disagree with the statement, go: AgreeDisagree
39. Now…Agree: Read your statements. If you are repeating an idea that was already said, only add new ideas. Disagree: LISTEN CAREFULLY to each argument!
40. DisagreeWhat argument from the “Agree’’ side did you think was the BEST?This does not mean you agree with it, just that it was a good argument.DO NOT make any arguments yet (you will get a turn). Just identify the best argument.
41. Now…Disagree: Read your statements. If you are repeating an idea that was already said, only add new ideas. Agree: LISTEN CAREFULLY to each argument!
42. AgreeWhat argument from the “disagree’’ side did you think was the BEST?This does not mean you agree with it, just that it was a good argument.DO NOT make any arguments. Just identify the best argument.
43. Can you lose your citizenship?Yes.The following voluntary acts may result in loss of citizenship:Becoming naturalized in another countrySwearing an oath of allegiance to another countryServing in the armed forces of a nation at war with the U.S., or if you are an officer in that forceWorking for the government of another nation if doing so required that you become a naturalized or that you swear an oath of allegianceFormally renouncing citizenship at a U.S. consular officeFormally renouncing citizenship to the U.S. Attorney GeneralBy being convicted of committing treason