Citizenship
Idea of citizenship dates back to these ancient societies
What is Greece and Rome?
Being born in the U.S. makes you a specific type of citizen
What is a Natural-born citizen?
Studying this topic means analyzing the rights, duties, and responsibilities of Americans.
What is Civics?
Obeying the law, paying taxes, military service, etc.
What is a Duty?
Percentage of Americans that are descendants of immigrants
What is 98%
Not based on wealth, gender, race, or religion.
U.S. Citizenship
DACA, Refugee, Visa Holders
What is a Non-Resident Alien?
The concept of electing individuals to represent your interest within the Government
What is popular sovereignty?
Meeting an obligation out of free will
Responsibilities
Today, most immigrants that come to the United States come from these two areas of the World.
What is Latin America & Asia?
This amendment guaranteed women the right to vote in 1920
What is the 19th Amendment?
A basic understanding of U.S History & ability to read, write, and speak English
What is a citizenship exam?
Schools, Families, Churches, Clubs, Volunteer organizations
What are social institutions?
It is what is most important but often most ignored
What is 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.
Being naturalized in two nations.
What is dual citizenship?
A legal immigrant who after five years can apply for citizenship and might be referred to as a "green card" holder.
What is a Resident Alien?
Sharing a common national, cultural, or racial background would make you a part of this group.
What is an Ethnic Group?
This group of individuals owe loyalty to a government because they are entitled to its protections
What is a citizen?
The original wave of immigration to the U.S. occurred in _________ (date) when Columbus "discovered" the Americas.
What is 1942?
A major civil conflict guaranteed this group of people the right to vote through the 13th Amendment
Who are African-Americans?
Who are Undocumented Immigrants (Illegal Aliens)?
These two food based theories are used to explain American society
What are melting pot and salad bowl analogies?
The heart of this responsibility is giving up your time to work in your community
What is Volunteerism?
The original entry point of immigrants from Europe
What is Ellis Island?