Chapter 1 Section 2 Flashcards
Describe different ways to be born an American citizen:
- Be born on US soil
2. Born anywhere and be a citizen if one of your parents is already a US citizen
List 2 ways to become an American citizen:
- Born here
2. Naturalized (INS)
What is a dual citizen?
A citizen of two countries
Which aliens receive too consideration for citizenship?
a. ) people with money to invest in the US economy
b. ) people with specialized skills (scientists, engineers)
c. ) people that already have family members living here
*****1990 Immigration Act; passed by congress and they said they want these specific people
How many illegal aliens are living in the US?
11-13 million
Why do they fear being caught by US officials?
They could be deported
Define refugee:
Someone who flees their country because of oppression (denying people of their human rights), war, famine, disease
What rights do legal aliens have?
Right to remain silent, rights stated in bill of rights, rights to work and go to school here
What rights do they lack?
Can’t vote, can’t run for political office, and can’t have high ranking government jobs
What must legal aliens carry with them at all times?
Identification/Documentation
