Naturalization
What type of test must you pass to become a naturalized citizen
civics test
If one of your parents is a citizen does that make you a citizen?
Yes
Supports
Active Role for Government (Regulation)
Policies to reduce economic inequality
Generally associate with the Democratic Party
Liberalism
What is Public Policy
a course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem.
Language immigrants are tested on during the naturalization process
English
How old must you be to become a naturalized Citizen
18
Names 2 Responsibilities of a US Citizen
Voting, Staying Informed, Jury Duty, paying taxes, defending the country, following the law, running for office
Supports
- Limited role of government in Economy (Less regulation)
- Limit the size of the government, cut taxes, reduce government programs
- Associated with the Republican Party
Conservatism
If I wanted to make a public policy, name two methods I could use to get my issue heard
petition, letter to government official, rally, signs, billboards, social media posting, ETC
Name the political party that is associated with Environmentalism
Green Party
As a naturalized Citizen you can run for any government position except two, what are they?
President, Vice President
All persons born or naturalized in the US and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the US and of the state where they reside
What Number Amendment is this??
14th Amendment (1868)
Socially Liberal, Economically Conservative. Advocated for as little government as possible
Libertarianism
What level of government can make public policy
ANYONE! It depends upon what level of “Government” you’re dealing with (Local, State, National)
The final step to the Naturalization process
an oath of allegiance to the US
Gives legal right to immigrants to live and work in US
Green Card
Supreme Court Case that ruled Slaves were property, not citizens, and did not have the ability to sue in federal court
Dred Scott V Sanford (1857)
Fair distribution of wealth
Government ownership of or control of economic resources
Theory of benefiting majority of citizens
Mixed economy - public and private ownership
Opposite of Capitalism
Socialism
Explain the difference Between Public policy and Laws
Laws are the specific legal rules while public policy is the broad stance on the specific issue by the government
If you are born in the US you are a Citizen, where else can you be born to become a citizen?
An Overseas Military Base, Embassies, U.S. Territories
How many immigrants become naturalized citizens in 2024
around 800,000
818,500 to be exact
Supreme Court case that overturned segregation and Jim Crow Laws
The highest percent of voters align with what political ideology
centrism, moderate, In the Middle of the political spectrum
Cannot say independent
What is the last step of Making Public Policy
Evaluation - you must make sure your policy is actually solving the problem!!!
Plessy Vs Ferguson in 1896 Upheld what horrible Idea that allowed discrimination to continue legally
Segregation, separate but equal.