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Understanding American Civics: Immigration, Citizenship, and Democratic Values

This chapter explores the foundational concepts of civics, focusing on the rights and duties of citizenship in America. It traces the history of immigration to the United States, highlighting key waves from the 1600s to today, and explains how diverse backgrounds shape the nation's identity. It discusses the process of naturalization, the loss of citizenship, and the role of different institutions in promoting shared American values of freedom, equality, and justice. Understanding these elements is crucial for fostering unity and effective civic engagement.

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Understanding American Civics: Immigration, Citizenship, and Democratic Values

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  1. Chapter 1 The American People

  2. What is Civics?

  3. The study of the rights and duties of citizenship

  4. A Nation of Immigrantssection 1 • Early Immigration • 1600’s French and English Immigrants to North America • 1700’s German, Nordic, Irish, Scottish, Swedish joined • Enslaved Africans • 1619-1808—more than 500,000 people brought to America • After Independence • 1830-1850--600,000 European’s to the U.S. • 1860-1890—10,000,000 European’s to the U.S.

  5. A Nation of Immigrants • A Shift in Immigration • 1890-1924—22,000,000 European, Italian, Grecian, Polish, Russian • TODAY’s Greatest Shift in Ethnic Immigration???

  6. Diverse Population • Ethnic or Racial Backgrounds • Religious Diversity • Traditions

  7. Immigration Transforming American economy??? • Rural to Urban • $$$$ • Population increase from Northeast to Southern/Western areas • Manufacturing to Service Economy • Providing a service v.s. working in industry

  8. American Values • Basic Values • Freedom, Equality, Opportunity, Justice, Democracy, Unity, Respect, and Tolerance. • Shared Values • Builds Unity Among Citizens • Ex. Declaration of Independence and Language (English for now) Can population change that?

  9. American Institutions • NOT A BUILDING OR PLACE!!! • Think of your Family---they Represent you and who you will become because they instill VALUES into you • Religious Institutions • Promote social unity and provide meaning to life • Educational Institutes • Promote personal growth and development • Is it important to have an educated population? Should we value education? • Social Institutes • Places to share common values • Ex. Clubs, volunteer organizations • Where and who you surround yourself with defines who you are?

  10. Who are America’s Citizens?Section 2 • Birth • Born in one of the 50 states/District of Columbia • Native Americans—1924 • Born in American Territory • Ex. Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Military Base • Parent(s) are American Citizens But Born While Parents Living In Another Country • Dual Citizenship????

  11. Who are America’s Citizens? • Naturalization • Immigrants who plan to permanently move to the U.S. • File a Declaration of Intention with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service • Live in U.S. for 5 years (3 if married to U.S. Citizen) • File Application for Interview and Examination • Are you of good character? • Do you know your U.S. History and Government facts? • Oath of Allegiance • Loyalty to Country and Constitution

  12. Loss Of Citizenship??? • Denaturalization • Loss of citizenship after fraud or deception • Ex. Nazi’s after the war • Expatriation • You choose to become a citizen of another country (voluntary) or your parents choose for you (Involuntary) when moving! • Punishment for a Crime • Federal Crime • Treason, rebellion, attempts or plans to overthrow government

  13. Aliens in America • NO NOT THESE!

  14. Aliens in America • Illegal Aliens • 12 million in U.S. • Temporary visitors who never left • Deportation (sent back) • Crossing the Boarder (Mexico or Canada) • United States Boarder Patrol responsibility to detect and prevent illegal entry

  15. Aliens in America • Legal Aliens • Resident from foreign country who established permanent resident without being a citizen • Job takes them to U.S. to work---ex. Journalist • Pay taxes, attend public school, own property • DO NOT HAVE political rights—Voting or Run for office http://www.voanews.com/info/immigration/4173.html

  16. Do you have what it takes to be a citizen?

  17. What Does the Government Do? Section 3 • Keep order • Ex. Enforce Laws • Provide Security • Ex. Armed Forces…Jacksonville goes way beyond the call of Duty???

  18. Government Duty • Provide Public Service • Ex. Hospitals, Libraries, and SCHOOLS!!! • Guide the Community • Ex. Creating a budget or plan for collecting and spending money

  19. LEVELS of government • National Government • Highest level of authority—state/local governments cannot make laws that would go against them!!! • State AND Local Government • counties/cities/towns

  20. Types of Governments • Democratic • Democracy created by the GREEKS!!! • ‘the people vote’—literally every single citizen votes on matters!!! • Issue??? BIG POPULATION

  21. Types of Governments • Republic • Representative Democracy created by the Romans!!! • ‘the people of the people vote’---citizens choose their representatives

  22. Types of Governments • Constitutional Monarchy • Not a Complete Monarchy • Ex. Great Britain Today

  23. Democratic Principles • Voting and Democracy • Free, Fair, Competitive Elections • Ex. ‘One Person, One Vote’ • Voters Have Choices • Candidates because competition is good for the soul! • Majority Rule • Created by French Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

  24. Authoritarian Government • Absolute Monarchy • Unlimited Authority/Unrestricted • Ex. European Leaders Born (inherited) into ‘Kinghood’ • Dictatorship • Take Power By Force rather than inherit • Limit freedoms of speech, assembly, and press • Ex. Fidel Castro of Cuba, China • Totalitarianism • Control in every aspect of citizens lives—What you believe, what you think • Ex. Nazi Germany, North Korea

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