A Diverse Population
What is an immigrant?
An individual who moves permanently to a new country.
Name the two types of citizens.
Natural Born and Naturalized.
Studying this topic means analyzing the rights, duties, and responsibilities of Americans.
What is Civics?
What are two rights of U.S. citizens?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to bear arms, life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Name two values that Americans share.
Freedom, Equality, Tolerance, Individualism, Hard Work, Competition, Patriotism
What percentage of Americans are descended from immigrants?
98%
What are the two types of legal aliens?
Resident (Green Card Holder) and Non-Resident
The concept of electing individuals to represent your interest within the Government.
What is popular sovereignty?
What is the difference in responsibilities and duties?
Responsibilities are things you should do and duties are things you are required to do.
The idea that the government receives its power from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
Which two areas are the source of most immigrants?
North America and Asia
Name the steps in the application process.
Apply, interview, test, oath
Respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences.
What is tolerance?
What does Mr. Vigil think is the most important responsibility of U.S. citizens?
What is being informed and voting?
A ____________ factor is a reason why an immigrant leaves their homeland. Also, what is and example of this factor?
What is a Push Factor?
Ex: Economic, political, social, environmental, etc.
Members of a ______________ share a common, national cultural, or racial background.
What is an ethnic group?
Which two groups discussed in class do not have a pathway to citizenship?
Non-Resident Aliens and Illegal Aliens (Undocumented Immigrants)
The practice of offering your time and services to others without receiving payment.
What is volunteerism?
What are three responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
Being informed and voting, respect the rights and property of others, contribute to the common good.
Program that allowed illegal immigrants who came as children to stay in U.S.
What is a key practice, relationship, or organization in a society? Give me two examples.
Institution
Schools, Churches, Families, Clubs/Organizations
Name four of the 5 requirements to become naturalized.
18, 5 years in U.S., good moral character, English, know U.S. civics
Explain what the term "melting pot" means.
We're all Americans even though we have different backgrounds.
What are the 5 duties of U.S. citizens?
Obey law, pay taxes, enroll in draft at 18, jury duty, attend school.
What are three National Service Programs discussed in class?
Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Senior Corps