This document provides an overview of concepts related to citizenship, immigration, and democracy in the United States. It defines key terms like jus soli and jus sanguinis in regards to citizenship. Requirements for naturalization are outlined, including being a permanent resident for 5 years, being of good moral character, and having basic English skills and knowledge of U.S. history and government. Issues around official language and dual nationality are also briefly discussed.

1. PO 101
Spring 2017

4. When it comes to politics,
are U.S. citizens better described as:
Apolitical, apathetic, self-interested,
uninformed and lazy?
Somewhat politically aware—
knowing enough to get by?
“Ideal citizens,’ extremely knowledgeable about current events
and workings of our political system?

6. INSTRUCTIONS
WriteTHREE ideas, concepts, etc. that come to mind
when you think of each of these terms:
“CITIZENSHIP”
“IMMIGRATION”

7.  Jus Soli: “The Law of the Soil”
 What counts as being born in the U.S.?
 Jus Sanguinis: “The Law of the Bloodline”
 Being born abroad to American parents

8.  Basic Requirements:
 18 or older
 Be permanent resident of U.S. for five years
 Be of good moral character
 Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
 Basic knowledge of U.S. history and government

9.  In the United States, both categories are
protected under the citizenship clause of the
Fourteenth Amendment (1868)
“All persons born or naturalized in theUnited States,
and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of
the United States and of the State wherein they
reside”

10.  If passed, English would become the official
language of the United States.
 “Official English” Movement
 “English Plus” Movement

11.  Dual nationality means that a person is a citizen
of two countries at the same time
 The melting pot vs. the salad bowl

14. DEMOCRACY
 “Democracy” is from
Greek “Demokratia”
 “Rule of the People”
 “Demos” = “People”
 “Kratos” = “Rule”
FREEDOM
 Political Freedom
 Economic Freedom
 Legal Freedom
 Social Freedom
 Religious Freedom
 Academic Freedom

17. The Republican Party
(Conservatives)
The Democratic Party
(Liberals)

18. What is the proper role of government?

20.  Economic Liberty
 Free Market
 Laissez-Faire
Herbert Hoover

21.  Traditional Social and
PoliticalValues
 Support school prayer
 Tighter controls on
immigration
 Oppose gun control
 Sanctity of marriage
 Pro-military
 Pro-life

23.  Active government role
based on the following:
 Equality of opportunity
 Redistribution of
wealth
 Responsibility for those
less well-off in society

24.  Support for gay
marriage
 Pro-choice
 Support gun control

26. REPUBLICANS, 2016
 “Defending Marriage Against an
Activist Judiciary”
 “The Second Amendment: Our
Right to Keep and Bear Arms”
 “Restoring Patient Control and
Preserving Quality in
Healthcare”
 “Supporting OurTroops,
Standing By Our Heroes”
DEMOCRATS, 2016
 “Making the Wealthy Pay
Their Fair Share inTaxes”
 “Securing Universal Health
Care”
 “Securing Reproductive
Health, Rights, and Justice”