CIT: Do Now 9/12

What is the most direct way to become an American Citizen?

• Through the process of citizenship

• Everyone is a citizen

• Be born in one of the 50 states or a US Territory

• Move in from Mexico

What is dual citizenship?

• Someone that holds citizenship in 2 countries

• Someone who likes to fight

• Someone that can choose which citizenship they want

• Someone that holds citizenship in 1 country

An immigrant...

• Had both parents born in the US

• Has permission from the US to move into the country

• Moved here illegally

• Needs to go through the state citizenship before national citizenship

Which types of people will the US give preference to when moving here? (2 answers)

• People who are world travelers

• People who have to wait 6 months to get a job

• People with special skills/job skills

• People who already have relatives here

If a government official finds an illegal alien they can

• Deport them back to their country

• Bring them into their home and provide work

• Give them paperwork that they can fill out together

Which option does NOT apply for LEGAL aliens

• Can not vote or run for office

• Can not work government jobs

• Have to carry ID cards at all times

• Can not buy brand new houses upon arrival to US

Naturalization is

• Becoming a natural

• The process of aliens becoming citizens

• The process for aliens to come here illegally

• Duel Citizenship

What is the last step in becoming an official citizen?

• Taking an oath

• Taking a test

• Finding a home

• Finding a job

True or false: American Citizens are citizens for life

• True

• False

What is the only way to lose US Citizenship

• Trade it for money

• Become a naturalized citizen of another country

• Object to becoming a US Citizen