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American Population
-late 1700’s
less than 4 million people
-today
nearly 300 million
-what caused the growth?
immigration
birthrate
Citizenship
-What is a citizen?
-two ways to become a citizen
-born a citizen
-through naturalization
Citizen By Birth
-Citizenship by Birth
-born anywhere in any part of theUnited States
-If your parents are citizens nomatter where you were born
-possible to be a dual citizen at birth
Naturalization
-naturalization
-5 requirements
-file an intent form
-live in U.S. for 5 years
-be 18 years old
-take naturalization test
-take citizenship oath
Naturalization
-naturalization
-5 requirements
-file an intent form
-live in U.S. for 5 years
-be 18 years old
-take naturalization test
-take citizenship oath
Naturalization
-naturalization
-5 requirements
-file an intent form
-live in U.S. for 5 years
-be 18 years old
-take naturalization test
-take citizenship oath
Legal Aliens
-Legal alien
-immigrant
-have written permission to be inthe U.S.
Visa / Green Card- Formalpermission for a non-citizen to bein a nation
-can’t vote or hold public office
-have same legal rights as citizens
Legal Aliens
-Legal alien
-immigrant
-have written permission to be inthe U.S.
Visa / Green Card- Formalpermission for a non-citizen to bein a nation
-can’t vote or hold public office
-have same legal rights as citizens
Illegal Aliens
-Illegal Aliens
-can not do anything legally in theU.S.
vote, hold office, work
-can be deported if found
-The process of being expelledfrom a nation
-why would someone come here ifthey would be an illegal alien???
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