3. 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?
4.
5.
6. INSTRUCTIONS
Write down as many ideas, concepts, etc.
that come to mind when you think of this term:
CITIZENSHIP
We will discuss your thoughts as a class.
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. INSTRUCTIONS
Write down as many ideas, concepts, etc.
that come to mind when you think of this term:
IMMIGRATION
We will discuss your thoughts as a class.
9. 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
Governed by the USCIS (formerly INS)
10. Critiques English and
civics knowledge
requirements for
citizenship
English test is
rudimentary
Civics test only requires
memorization
11. If passed, English would become the official
language of the United States
“Official English” Movement
“English Plus” Movement
12. Dual nationality means that a person is a
citizen of two countries at the same time
“The hyphen is being replaced by the
ampersand”
The melting pot vs. the salad bowl
29. Traditional Social and
PoliticalValues
Support school prayer
Tighter controls on
immigration
Oppose gun control
Sanctity of marriage
Pro-military
Pro-life
30.
31. Active government role
based on the following:
Equality of opportunity
Redistribution of
wealth
Public responsibility for
those less well-off in
society
32. “New Deal” Program
Government action to
improve economic
conditions during Great
Depression
Franklin D. Roosevelt
33. Extended FDR’s New
Deal into 1960s with
“Great Society”
program
“War on Poverty”
Lyndon B. Johnson
34. Support for gay
marriage
Pro-choice
Support gun control
35.
36. REPUBLICANS, 2012
“A Sacred Contract: Defense
of Marriage”
“The Second Amendment:
Our Right to Keep and Bear
Arms”
“Making the Internet Family-
Friendly”
“Supporting OurTroops,
Standing By Our Heroes”
DEMOCRATS, 2012
“Rebuilding Middle Class
Security”
“Protecting aWoman’s
Right to Choose”
“Responsibly Ending the
War in Iraq.”