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Citizenship in the United States of America Our Rights and Responsibilities

Citizenship in the United States of America Our Rights and Responsibilities. 7 th Grade Government and Civics Mr. Cole colea@nvnet.org. What is the definition of immigration? ***to come into a country of which one is not a native for permanent residence

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Citizenship in the United States of America Our Rights and Responsibilities

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  1. Citizenship in the United States of America • Our Rights and Responsibilities 7th Grade Government and Civics Mr. Cole colea@nvnet.org

  2. What is the definition of immigration? ***to come into a country of which one is not a native for permanent residence 2. What are some reasons people immigrate? ***opportunity for jobs/education, freedom of religion, family, government/conflict (war) 3. Why is America a popular destination for immigrants? ***Land of opportunity, free country (freedom of movement) , and…see above 4. Why do you think Americans have created so many of the inventions that we use today? (For example: the automobile, telephone, computer, internet, etc.)

  3. Do Now: Discuss with a neighbor what your responsibilities are as a student at the Demarest Middle School. What responsibilities are mandatory? HW, following rules, tests, etc What responsibilities are voluntary? Sports teams, clubs, volunteering

  4. Essential Questions: • What would happen if we didn’t follow through with our responsibilities at DMS? • What would happen if we didn’t follow through with our responsibilities as citizens?

  5. What is a citizen? • Defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary: • An inhabitant of a city or town; especially one entitled to right and privileges of a freeman • a member of a state • a native or naturalized (completed the official legal process of becoming a citizen) person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it

  6. What is a citizen? • Defined by our class:

  7. What is a citizen? • Defined by our textbook: • A person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections

  8. Becoming a citizen? • Born in the US (or at least one parent is a citizen) • Naturalized (completed the official legal process to become a citizen) • You were 18 or younger when your parents were naturalized • Immigrant needs to wait 5 years to become a citizen after becoming a resident alien or someone living in the country as a noncitizen. Need to pass citizen test, show good moral character, take interview, then take an oath of allegiance to the US

  9. Citizenship-Key Terms Citizenship (citizen): Immigration (immigrant): Native: Naturalized: Civic virtue: Patriotism: Allegiance: Natural Rights:

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