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  1. Check review info from citizenship

  2. Who are America's citizens? • 3 ways to become a citizen are: Birth, Naturalization, Act of Congress. • Citizens are those born in the United States or to parents who are citizens. • Foreigners become citizens through naturalization. • Aliens come to the U.S. for a short time and return home without becoming citizens. • Immigrants move permanently to a new country and can apply for citizenship. Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  3. Who are America's citizens? (cont’d) • Only the federal government can grant citizenship and take it away. • State governments can deny some privileges of citizenship, such as voting, but cannot deny citizenship itself. • In most cases, the only way to lose U.S. citizenship is to voluntarily give it up. Once given up, it cannot be gotten back. Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  4. Who are the aliens in America? • About 675,000 immigrants enter the United States each year. • Priority is given to people with • Particular skills • Particular talents • Money to invest in the U.S. economy • Relatives who are US citizens Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  5. Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d) • The 5 to 6 million illegal aliens in the United States come for work and a better life but often have a difficult time. • Low-paying jobs • Fear of being deported Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  6. Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d) • Aliens can lead lives much like U.S. citizens. • They can hold jobs and own property. • But they may not • Vote in elections • Run for office • Serve on juries • Work in most government jobs • They must carry identification cards at all times. Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  7. What are a citizen's legal duties according to JFK? • Obey laws • Be loyal citizens • Defend the nation • Vote if eligible Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  8. What are a citizen's civic responsibilities? • Being informed about what the government is doing • Voting in elections • Respecting the rights of other people • Respecting public property and the property of others Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  9. What are a citizen's civic responsibilities? (cont’d) • Respecting the practices and traditions of others • Contributing to the common good Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  10. Why do citizens need to be involved? • Volunteers make communities better places to live. • The value of time volunteered by Americans has been increasing since 1987. In 1998, it was about $225 billion. Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  11. Why do citizens need to be involved? (cont’d) Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  12. Why do citizens need to be involved? (cont’d) Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  13. Why do citizens need to be involved? (cont’d) • Governments • Have limited resources • Are bureaucracies • Cannot always respond quickly or efficiently to social problems Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  14. Why do citizens need to be involved? (cont’d) • People and businesses • Have time and money to donate • Small businesses may • Sponsor a sports team • Donate prizes for a fund-raiser • Large companies often • Contribute to community projects • Offer college scholarships Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  15. Where can volunteers donate their time? • Some people want a personal connection to a cause and may work within their own community. • Others volunteer through more formal channels, such as charitable organizations. Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  16. Where can volunteers donate their time? (cont’d) • Places to volunteer include • Homeless shelters • Special Olympics • Senior citizen centers • Environmental organizations Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  17. Where can volunteers donate their time? (cont’d) • Volunteer activities include • Preparing and distributing meals • Tutoring a child or new immigrant • Cleaning up trails • Helping at a campaign office • Holding elective office Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  18. Where can volunteers donate their time? (cont’d) • National service programs include • The Peace Corps • AmeriCorps • The Senior Corps • USA Freedom Corps Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  19. What are the benefits of volunteering? • Improvements to communities • New opportunities to learn, make friends, and improve skills • Satisfaction from knowing that a difference has been made in someone’s life Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

  20. What are the benefits of volunteering? (cont’d) • Learning something new about an organization or about life itself • Beats boredom • Deal with one’s own problems better • Explore various careers • Earn a service ribbon for 20 hours. Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics

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