Lesson+2-2

Lesson 2-2

We the People

A. People of original 13 colonies take on the right and responsibilities of citizens I-signed in 1787 II - fewer than 4 million people III-4 years later - 4 new states and population over 5 million


 * Q1- What is the population today?**

B. How do people become citizens? a - anyone born within the borders of the United States automatically becomes an American citizen
 * I-** Citizens by birth
 * Q2- Are there problems with this law? Should it be changed?**

II-If citizens of another country give birth to a child while in the United States. The child is then a U.S. citizen and the parents citizenship doesn't change.
 * Q3- Are there exceptions to this rule?**

III-A child whose parents are both United States citizens is automatically a U.S. citizen wherever he or she is born.
 * Q 4. - What is dual citizenship?**

IV- What is an Alien? A. those that have not become citizens are referred to as aliens or non-citzens i- Immigrants - people must apply to the United States government for permission to settle in this country. Q6- How many immigrants are allowed in the U.S. each year? Has this changed from past history?
 * II- Q5 What qualifications must you have to become a U.S. citizen?**

Illegal Aliens and Legal Aliens
 * A. Whats the difference? What can Legal aliens do that Illegal can't?**

Naturalization 1. Declaration of Intention with Immigration authorities 2. file an application of Naturalization 3. meet with immigration examiner who determines if immigrant is qualified to become a U.S. citizen 4. take an oath of loyalty to the U.S.

Loss of Citizenship - Virtually the only way to lose your citizenship is to become a citizen of another country


 * Q7-Find the Oath of Allegiance?**