WELCOME TO DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP · WELCOME TO DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP In class we will: read and review history and civics facts. concentrating on the USCIS 100 questions

WELCOME TO DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP

In class we will:

read and review history and civics facts.

concentrating on the USCIS 100 questions.

learn some basic American geography.

practice reading and writing sentences.

discuss the set-up of the American government.

examine the N-400 Application in detail and consider responses.

practice answering oral questions like those the examiner will ask

during the test.

Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 1

DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP

Class Information Sheet You will learn the 100 USCIS civics questions, know all about the N-400 application and develop your ability to understand and answer questions in English. Classes are sponsored by: Class meets on (days/times): Please be on time for class. Class Schedule (dates): Location: Group Leaders Contact Information: Materials: Book: Citizenship: Passing the Test - Civics and Literacy, Third Edition, 2009. Author: Lynne Weintraub. Publisher: New Readers Press Please bring to class every week:

Your book N-400 3-ring binder notebook or writing paper pen, pencil, highlighter dictionary, book or electronic pocket folder for papers

Every week there will be about 2 hours of homework: reading, writing and listening. Everyone in the class should get a free library card. Ask the group leaders how to get one in your town.


WORD ALERT

USCIS Civics Vocabulary

America

Flag Day

American flag

government

capital

June

colors

President

congress

red, white, blue

country

United States/U.S.

fifty/50

Washington, DC

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Destination: Citizenship

Lesson 1 :

Welcome to America

Oct 2014 1 Oct 2014 2

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

USCIS 97

Oct 2014 3

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

*because there is one star for each state

*because each star represents a state

*because there are 50 states

Oct 2014 4

What is the name of the national anthem?

USCIS 98

Oct 2014 5

What is the name of the national anthem?

*The Star Spangled Banner

Oct 2014 6

Lesson 1 2

What do we show loyalty to when we say

the Pledge of Allegiance?

USCIS 52

Oct 2014 7

What do we show loyalty to when we say

the Pledge of Allegiance?

* the United States* the flag

Oct 2014 8

What is the capital of the United States?

USCIS 94

Oct 2014 9

What is the capital of the United States?

* Washington, D.C.

Oct 2014 10

What is the capital of your state?

USCIS 44

Oct 2014 11

What is the capital of your state?

*Trenton

Oct 2014 12

Lesson 1 3

What is the name of the President of the U.S.

now?

USCIS 28

Oct 2014 13

What is the name of the President of the U.S.

now?

*Barack Obama*Obama

Oct 2014 14

Who is the Governor of your state now?

USCIS 43

Oct 2014 15

Who is the Governor of your state now?

*Chris Christie

Oct 2014 16

What are two ways that Americans can

participate in their democracy?

USCIS 55

Oct 2014 17

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

*vote

* join a political party

*help with a campaign

*join a civic group

*join a community group

*give an elected official your opinion on an issue

*call Senators and Representatives

*publicly support or oppose an issue or policy

*run for office

*write to a newspaper

Oct 2014 18

Lesson 1 4

What are the two major political parties in the

United States?

USCIS 45

Oct 2014 19

What are the two major political parties in the

United States?

*Democratic and

Republican

Oct 2014 20

What is the political party of the President

now?

USCIS 46

Oct 2014 21

What is the political party of the President

now?

* Democratic (Party)

Oct 2014 22

What is the economic system in the United

States?

USCIS 11

Oct 2014 23

What is the economic system in the United

States?

*capitalist economy*market economy

Oct 2014 24

HOMEWORK A. Civics and Literacy

Read and answer questions in Chapters 2 and Chapter 3 to page

39. Next week we will review these pages and be sure that you have

written the correct answers.

B. 100 Civics & History Questions

Practice those taught in class: 11, 28, 43, 44, 45, 46, 52, 55, 94, 97,

98.

These numbers match the official USCIS questions.

C. Bring in an article about a current event for the next class.

D. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes every day.

Remember to bring your book, notebook, pen or pencil, and high-

lighter with you to each class.


Alaska

Mexico

American Indians

most

California

New York City

Canada

north

first

people

freedom of speech

south

largest

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Lesson 2 :

Geography andEarly America

Oct 2014 1

blank slide

Oct 2014 2

Name one state that borders Mexico.

USCIS 93

Oct 2014 3

Name one state that borders Mexico.

Oct 2014

*California*Arizona*New Mexico*Texas

4

Name one state that borders Canada.

USCIS 92

Oct 2014 5

Name one state that borders Canada.

* Maine * Minnesota* New Hampshire * North Dakota * Vermont * Montana* New York * Idaho* Pennsylvania * Washington* Ohio * Alaska* Michigan

Oct 2014 6

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Where is the Statue of Liberty?

USCIS 95

Oct 2014 7

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

* New York (Harbor)* Liberty Island* New Jersey

* Near New York City* On the Hudson (River)

Oct 2014 8

Name one of the two longest rivers in the

United States.

USCIS 88

Oct 2014 9

Name one of the two longest rivers in the

United States.

* Missouri River

* Mississippi River

Oct 2014 10

What ocean is on the East Coast of the

United States?

USCIS 90

Oct 2014 11

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United

States?

*Atlantic (Ocean)

Oct 2014 12

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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

USCIS 89

Oct 2014 13

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United

States?

* Pacific (Ocean)

Oct 2014 14

Name one U.S. territory.

USCIS 91

Oct 2014 15

Name one U.S. territory.

*Puerto Rico*U.S. Virgin Islands*American Samoa

*Northern Mariana Islands*Guam

Oct 2014 16

Name oneAmerican Indian Tribe in

the United States.

USCIS 87

Oct 2014 17

Name oneAmerican Indian Tribe in the

United States.Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa,

Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek,

Blackfeet, Seminole Cheyenne, Arawak,

Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida,

Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit

Oct 2014 18

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Who lived in Americabefore the

Europeans arrived?

Oct 2014

USCIS 59

19

Who lived in America before the

Europeans arrived?

* American Indians* Native Americans

Oct 2014 20

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Oct 2014 21

USCIS 96


Oct 2014 22

* Because there were 13 original colonies * Because the stripes represent the

original colonies

ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENSHIP

You are eligible for citizenship if you:

Are 18 years or older.

Have been legally admitted for permanent residence.

Have resided here for at least five years, unless he/she has

an exception. A common exception is that a student is mar-

ried to an American citizen and has lived here for at least

three years.

Have good moral character.

Are willing to take the oath of allegiance to the United

States of America.

Have an understanding of the English language and are

able to read, write, and speak basic words during the inter-

view.


OVERVIEW OF NATURALIZATION PROCESS:

Step 1: Fill out the N-400 Form.

Step 2: Send in this form with the application fees - about $700.00.

Step 3: Get Fingerprinted.

Step 4: Go to the interview.

Step 5: Take the oath.


IMPORTANT POINTS

Keep a copy of your filled out application. Then you can read over your answers

before the interview.

After you file your application, you will get a receipt and an appointment for the

interview.

Be sure to bring all the important documents that they ask you to bring. For ex-

ample:

permanent resident card

passport

state issued ID

marriage license

You will promise that everything that you have written on your application and

say to the examiner is true.

The examiner will review your N-400 Form and ask you some questions about

your

answers. You will not have the application to look at so you must remember

what you wrote. The examiner will also be testing your ability to speak and un-

derstand English as you answer the questions.

If you do not understand what the examiner is saying, you may say:

“Excuse me, will you repeat that question.”

“Excuse me, what did you say?”

(over)


You will be asked to sign papers. You will be asked to print and sign your

name.

Then the examiner will go on to the History and Civics Test. You will be asked

up to 10 history and civics questions. These will be asked orally and you will

respond orally with the answer. You must answer 6 of the 10 questions correct-

ly to pass.

Next the examiner will go to the Reading and Writing Test. There will be three

questions for you to read aloud and once you have read one correctly, you will

go on to the writing part. You must write down a sentence correctly that the ex-

aminer dictates to you. You also have three tries at this.

The examiner will then tell you if you will be recommended for citizenship.

The final step is the Oath Ceremony. It is often on the same day. You will take

the Oath of Allegiance and receive a Certificate of Naturalization.

Congratulations! You are now a United States citizen.

Websites for Tutors

USCIS

http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services Website includes numerous helpful sec-

tions for teachers and students, including Naturalization Information, 100 Civics Ques-

tions and Answers with MP3 Audio and a video of the naturalization interview and test

EL Civics Online

http://www.elcivicsonline.org/

Online courses for educators to help prepare you to teach US history, government, civ-

ic engagement and the naturalization process.

CitizenshipWorks

http://citizenshipworks.lawhelp.org/

Tutorials to help you understand the process of becoming a citizen and prepare for the

test.

Test-Guide.com

http://www.test-guide.com/Citizenship

See Popular Tests – Citizenship for free practice tests.

Minnesota Literacy Council

http://www.mnliteracy.org/educators/citizenship-instruction

Created to provide teachers, tutors, and organizations with the resources to start and/

or enhance citizenship classes.

YouTube – Flash Card Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-sZwYxBXOE 100 questions

(Or search " 100 questions for citizenship" on You Tube.)

US Citizenship Podcast

http://www.uscitizenpod.com/

Listen to interviews and do practice activities for the N-400 and 100 questions.

US Citizenship Interview Blog

http://www.citizenship-interview.com/

U.S. Citizenship Interview Experiences, News, and Tips.

http://www.elcivicsonline.org/


Websites for Tutors & Students

USCIS

http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services Website includes numerous helpful sec-

tions for teachers and students, including Naturalization Information, 100 Civics Ques-

tions and Answers with MP3 Audio and a video of the naturalization interview and test.

http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners

Information for applications on eligibility and testing, the application process, and study

materials.

http://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams

Advice to help you avoid scams.

CitizenshipWorks


Tutorials to help you understand the process of becoming a citizen and prepare for the

test.

Test-Guide.com

http://www.test-guide.com/Citizenship/

See Popular Tests – Citizenship for free practice tests.

YouTube – Flash Card Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-sZwYxBXOE 100 questions

Or search " 100 questions for citizenship" on You Tube.

US Citizenship Podcast

http://www.uscitizenpod.com/

Listen to interviews and do practice activities for the N-400 and 100 questions.

US Citizenship Interview Blog

http://www.citizenship-interview.com/

U.S. Citizenship Interview Experiences, News, and Tips.

http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners

http://www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams


HOMEWORK

A. Civics

Read and answer questions in the rest of Chapter 3 and all of Chapter 4. Next

week we will review these pages and look for correct answers. Don’t forget to

use those highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t under-

stand.

B. Dictation Practice

Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sen-

tences 1 to 6. Write each at least five times. Try writing them like this example:

How many states are in the United States?

The United States has 50 states.

C. 100 Civics/History Questions

Practice those taught in class: 59, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, - the num-

bers correspond to the official USCIS questions.

D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during

the next class.

E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.

Remember to bring your notebook, pen or pencil and highlighter with you

to each class.



WORD ALERT


Adams dollar bill

American Indians Thanksgiving

come/ came free

Independence Day October

Delaware Father of Our Country

Columbus Day November

current legal name

N400 Vocabulary

George Washington country of birth

lived nationality

second accommodation

permanent resident disability/disabled

lawful permanent blind

resident deaf

permanent resident card interpreter

spouse given name

continuous/continuously family name

middle name nickname

alias maiden name

changes residence/resident

social security number date of birth

born adopted

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Early United States

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USCIS 96


*because there were13 original colonies

* because the stripes represent the original colonies

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What is one reason colonists came

to America?

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USCIS 58

What is one reason colonists came

to America?

*freedom*political liberty

*religious freedom *economic opportunity*practice their religion *escape persecution

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Name two national U.S. holidays.

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USCIS 100

Name two national U.S. holidays.

*New Year’s Day *Labor Day*Martin Luther King, Jr. Day *Columbus Day*President’s Day *Veterans Day*Memorial Day *Thanksgiving*Independence Day *Christmas

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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

8/21/2015 9

USCIS 60

What group of people was taken to America

and sold as slaves

* Africans* people from Africa

8/21/2015 10

Why did the colonists fight the British?

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USCIS 61

Why did the colonists fight the British?

* because of high taxes (taxation without representation)

*because the British army stayed in their houses (quartering)

* because they didn't have self government

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What did the Declaration of Independence

do?

8/21/2015 13

USCIS 8

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

*announced our independence (from Great Britain)

*declared our independence (from Great Britain)

*said the United States is free (from Great Britain)

8/21/2015 14

What are two rights in the Declaration of

Independence?

8/21/2015 15

USCIS 9

What are two rights in the Declaration of

Independence?

*life *liberty

*pursuit of happiness

8/21/2015 16

When was the Declaration of Independence

adopted?

8/21/2015 17

USCIS 63

When was the Declaration of Independence

adopted?

*July 4, 1776

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There were 13 original states.

Name three.

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USCIS 64

There were13 original states.

Name three.

*New Hampshire *Delaware*Massachusetts *Maryland *Rhode Island *Virginia *Connecticut *North Carolina *New York *South Carolina*New Jersey *Georgia *Pennsylvania

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When do wecelebrate

Independence Day?

8/21/2015 21

USCIS 99

When do wecelebrate

Independence Day?

*July 4th

8/21/2015 22

What does the Constitution

do?

8/21/2015 23

USCIS 2

What does the Constitution

do?

* sets up the government*defines the government

*protects basic rights of Americans

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When was the Constitution written?

8/21/2015 25

USCIS 66

When was the Constitution written?

*1787

8/21/2015 26

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

8/21/2015 27

USCIS 65

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

*The Constitution was written.

*The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.

8/21/2015 28

Who is the Fatherof our Country?

8/21/2015 29

USCIS 69

Who is the Fatherof our Country?

*(George) Washington

8/21/2015 30

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Who was the first President?

8/21/2015 31

USCIS 70

Who was the first President?

*(George Washington)

8/21/2015 32

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is

famous for?

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USCIS 68

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is

famous for?*U.S. diplomat

*oldest member of theConstitutional Convention

*first Postmaster General of the US*writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”

*started the first free libraries

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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USCIS 62

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

*(Thomas) Jefferson

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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of

the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

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USCIS 67

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of

the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

*(James) Madison*(Alexander) Hamilton

*(John) Jay *Publius

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HOMEWORK

A. Civics

Read chapters 5 and 6 and fill in the blank lines in the book with correct an-

swers as you read these pages. You will be reading more about American histo-

ry. Next week we will review these pages and look for correct answers. Don’t

forget to use those highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t

understand.


Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing

sentences 7 to 12. Write each at least five times. Try writing them as question

and answer pairs.


Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash

cards to make them easier to practice: 2, 8, 9, 13, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66,

67, 68, 69, 70, 96, 99, 100. These numbers correspond to the

official USCIS questions.

D. Bring in an article about a current event to discuss during the next

class.


Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and

highlighter with you to each class.


WORD ALERT USCIS Civics Vocabulary

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Day

Civil War May

N400 Vocabulary

e-mail address apartment number

lived city

during last 5 years state

location zip code

residence/ reside mailing address

home address c/o - in care of

present/ presently biological

previous/ previously adoptive

since naturalized

street number current legal name

street name

1492 Columbus came to America.

1600s People from Europe came to live in the 13 colonies.

1776 The 13 colonies became the United States.

1787 The Constitution was written.

1803 The U.S. bought Louisiana from France.

1860s Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves.

1917 The U.S. fought in World War 1.

1930s Roosevelt helped the U.S. during the Great Depression.

1940s The U.S. fought against Japan, Italy, and Germany.

1960s Martin Luther King, Jr. worked for civil rights.

2001 Terrorists attacked the United States.

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19th and 20th CenturyU.S. History

Oct 2014 1

blank slide

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What territory did the United States buy

from France in 1803?

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USCIS 71

What territory did the United States buy

from France in 1803?

*the Louisiana Territory*Louisiana

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Name one war fought by the United States

in the 1800’s.

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USCIS 72


in the 1800’s.

*War of 1812*Mexican-American War

*Civil War*Spanish-American War

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Name one problemthat led to

the Civil War.

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USCIS 74

*slavery *economic reasons

*states' rights

Name one problemthat led to

the Civil War.

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Name the U.S. war between the

North and the South.

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USCIS 73

*the Civil War *the War between the States

Name the U.S. war between the

North and the South.

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What was one important thing that

Abraham Lincoln did?

8/21/2015 11

USCIS 75

*freed the slaves*saved (or preserved) the Union

*led the United States during the Civil War

What was one important thing that

Abraham Lincoln did?

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation

do?

8/21/2015 13

USCIS 76

*freed the slaves

*freed slaves in the Confederate states

*freed slaves in most Southern states

What did the Emancipation Proclamation

do?

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What did Susan B. Anthony do?

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USCIS 77

*fought for women’s rights*fought for civil rights

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

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Who was Presidentduring World War I?

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USCIS 79

*(Woodrow) Wilson

Who was President during World War I?

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in the 1900s.

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USCIS 78

*World War I*World War II*Korean War*Vietnam War

*(Persian) Gulf War


in the 1900’s.

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Who did the United States fight in

World War II?

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USCIS 81

*Japan, Germany and Italy

Who did the United States fight in

World War II?

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Who was President during the Great Depression and

World War II?

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USCIS 80

*(Franklin) Roosevelt

Who was President during the Great Depression and

World War II?

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Before he was President, Eisenhower

was a general. What war was he in?

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USCIS 82

*World War II

Before he was President, Eisenhower

was a general. What war was he in?

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During the Cold War,what was

the main concern of the United States?

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USCIS 83

*Communism

During the Cold War, what was the

main concern of the United States?

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What movementtried to end racial

discrimination?

8/21/2015 29

USCIS 84

*civil rights (movement)

What movementtried to end racial

discrimination?

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What didMartin Luther King, Jr.

do?

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USCIS 85

*fought for civil rights

*worked for equality for all Americans

What did Martin Luther King, Jr.

do?

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What major event happened on

September 11, 2001?

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USCIS 86

*Terrorists attacked the United States.

What major event happened on

September 11, 2001?

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HOMEWORK A. Civics

Read Chapter 7 and write complete the exercises. You will be reading about the

Constitution and how it has formed our government. Next week we will review

these pages and look for correct answers. Don’t forget to use those highlighters

to mark any words or information that you don’t understand.



tences 13 to 18. Write each at least five times. Try writing them as question and

answer pairs.



cards to make them easier to practice: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,

82, 83, 84, 85, 86 - the numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.


class.


Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and

highlighter with you to each class.



WORD ALERT


Many

right/rights

Senators

Vote

N-400 Vocabulary

height other ethnicity leave fingerprint left arrested occupation owe force/forcing employer trips outside the U.S. self-employed traveled position returned

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Lesson 5 :

The Constitution

Oct 2014 1

blank slide

Oct 2014 2

What is the supreme law

of the land?

USCIS 1

Oct 2014 3

What is the supreme law

of the land?

*the Constitution

Oct 2014 4

The idea of self-government

is in the first three words of the Constitution.

What are these words?

USCIS 3

Oct 2014 5

The idea of self-government

is in the first three words of the Constitution.

What are these words?

*We the People

Oct 2014 6

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What stops onebranch of government

from becoming too powerful?

USCIS 14

Oct 2014 7

What stops onebranch of government

from becoming too powerful?

*checks and balances*separation of powers

Oct 2014 8

Under our Constitution, some powers

belong to the states. What is one power

of the states?

USCIS 42

Oct 2014 9

Under our Constitution, some powers

belong to the states. What is one power

of the states?*provide schooling and education*provide protection (police)*provide safety (fire departments)*give a driver’s license*approve zoning and land use

Oct 2014 10

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government.

What is one power of the federal government?

USCIS 41

Oct 2014 11

Under our Constitution,some powers belong to the federal government.

What is one power of the federal government?

*to print money*to declare war*to create an army*to make treaties

Oct 2014 12

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What is an amendment?

USCIS 4

Oct 2014 13

What is an amendment?

* a change(to the Constitution)

*an addition(to the Constitution)

Oct 2014 14

What do we call the first 10 amendments

to the Constitution?

USCIS 5

Oct 2014 15

What do we call the first 10 amendments

to the Constitution?

*Bill of Rights

Oct 2014 16

What is oneright or freedom

from the First Amendment?

USCIS 6

Oct 2014 17

What is oneright or freedom

from the First Amendment?

*speech*religion

*assembly*press

*petition the governmentOct 2014 18

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What are two rights of everyone

living in the United States?

USCIS 51

Oct 2014 19

What are two rights of everyone

living in the United States?

*freedom of expression*freedom of speech

*freedom of assembly*freedom to petition the government

*freedom of worship (religion)*the right to bear arms

Oct 2014 20

What is freedom of religion?

USCIS 10

Oct 2014 21

What is freedom of religion?

*You can practice any religion,

or not practice a religion.

Oct 2014 22

There are four amendments

to the Constitution about who can vote.

Describe one of them.

USCIS 48

Oct 2014 23

There are four amendments to the Constitution

about who can vote. Describe one of them.

*Citizens eighteen (18) and older citizens (can vote).

*You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.

*Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote).

*A male citizen of any race (can vote).Oct 2014 24

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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

USCIS 54

Oct 2014 25

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

*eighteen (18) and older

Oct 2014 26

How many amendments does the

Constitution have?

USCIS 7

Oct 2014 27

How many amendments does the

Constitution have?

*twenty-seven (27)

Oct 2014 28

HOMEWORK A. Civics

Read chapter 8 and write the correct answers in all of the exercises. You will be

reading about the Congress and the Senators and Representative in Congress..

Next week we will review these pages and check for correct answers. Don’t for-

get to use those highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t un-

derstand.



tences 19 to 24. Write each at least five times.



cards to make them easier to practice: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 41, 42, 48, 51, 54

These numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.

Bring all these questions to class next week as we will continue to practice

them.


class.


Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and high-




WORD ALERT USCIS Civics Vocabulary

meets one hundred/100 state/ states

N-400 Vocabulary

marital status entered into marriage single children married biological marriage adoptive divorced/ divorce stepchild widow/ widower/ widowed dead spouse deceased current spouse missing prior spouse daughter only son date of marriage relationship former/ formerly child support immigration status dependents

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Lesson 6 :

Congress

Oct 2014 1

blank slide

Oct 2014 2

What are thetwo parts of theU.S. Congress?

USCIS 17

Oct 2014 3

What are thetwo parts of theU.S. Congress?

*the Senate and

House (of Representatives)

Oct 2014 4

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

USCIS 19

Oct 2014 5

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

* six (6)

Oct 2014 6

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How manyU.S. Senators

are there?

USCIS 18

Oct 2014 7

How manyU.S. Senators

are there?

*one hundred (100)

Oct 2014 8

Who is one ofyour state’s

U.S. Senators?

USCIS 20

Oct 2014 9

Who is one ofyour state’s

U.S. Senators?

*(Cory) Booker*(Robert) Menendez

Oct 2014 10

Who does aUS. Senatorrepresent?

USCIS 24

Oct 2014 11

Who does aUS. Senatorrepresent?

*All the peopleof the state

Oct 2014 12

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We elect aU.S. Representativefor how many years?

USCIS 22

Oct 2014 13

We elect aU.S. Representative for how many years?

*two (2)

Oct 2014 14

The House of Representativeshas how many

voting members?

USCIS 21

Oct 2014 15

The House of Representativeshas how many

voting members?

*four hundred thirty-five (435)

Oct 2014 16

Name your U.S. Representative.

USCIS 23

Oct 2014 17

Name your U.S. Representative.

(fill in the blank)

___________________________

Oct 2014 18

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Why do some stateshave more

representatives than other states?

USCIS 25

Oct 2014 19

Why do some stateshave more

representatives than other states?

*(because of) the state's population

*(because) they have more people

*(because) some states have more people

Oct 2014 20

What is the nameof the Speaker of the House

of Representativesnow?

USCIS 47

Oct 2014 21

What is the nameof the Speaker of the House

of Representativesnow?

*(John) Boehner

Oct 2014 22

1st District

Donald Norcross

Took Office: Nov 12, 2014

Party: Democrat

Camden, Glassboro, Williamstown

Camden, Glassboro, Williamstown

2nd

District

Frank LoBiondo

Took Office: Jan 4, 1995

Party: Republican

Cumberland County, Atlantic County,

Cape May County

3rd

District

Jon Runyan


Party: Republican

Toms River

View District Map

4th District

Christopher “Chris” Smith


Party: Republican

Tinton Falls and parts of ...

Senior Senator

Robert “Bob” Menéndez


Next Election: 2018

Party: Democrat

Junior Senator

Cory Booker

Took Office: Oct 31, 2013

Next Election: 2014

Party: Democrat

Representatives

The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts — 12 in New Jersey —

each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. Each district elects a representa-

tive to the House for a two-year term. Representatives are also called congressmen/

congresswomen.

Senators

Each state elects two senators for staggered 6-year terms. Senators represent the

entire state.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/frank_lobiondo/400244

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/jon_runyan/412449

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/NJ/3

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/christopher_smith/400380

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/robert_menendez/400272

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/cory_booker/412598

5th District

Scott Garrett


Party: Republican

Ringwood and parts of Sussex County

6th District

Frank Pallone Jr.


Party: Democrat

Sayreville, Keansburg, South Plainfield

7th District

Leonard Lance


Party: Republican

Hunterdon County and parts of ...

8th District

Albio Sires


Party: Democrat

Elizabeth, Hoboken, Liberty Park, The ...

9th District

Bill Pascrell Jr.


Party: Democrat

Clifton, Paterson, Secaucus, Tenafly, Eng-

lewood, ...

10th District

Donald Payne Jr.

Took Office: Nov 15, 2012

Party: Democrat

Linden, Rahway, East Orange, Roselle ...

11th District

Rodney Frelinghuysen


Party: Republican

Kinnelon, Hopatcong and parts of ...

12th District

Rush Holt


Party: Democrat

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/scott_garrett/400145

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/frank_pallone/400308

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/leonard_lance/412290

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/albio_sires/412186

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/bill_pascrell/400309

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/donald_payne/412506

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/rodney_frelinghuysen/400142

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/rush_holt/400184

HOMEWORK A. Civics

Read chapter 9 and write the correct answers in all of the exercises. You will be

reading about the president and the vice president and some other government

officials who work in Washington, D.C. Next week we will review these pages

and check for correct answers. Don’t forget to use those highlighters to mark

any words or information that you don’t understand.



tences 25 to 30.



cards to make them easier to practice: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 47.



them.


class.






WORD ALERT Civics Vocabulary

Labor Day vote lives White House September N-400 Vocabulary claim torture/ tortured title force sexual relations mental/ mentally practice religion overdue taxes military unit nonresident paramilitary or militia file taxes rebel or guerrilla group legally incompetent vigilante group member insurgent group organization labor camp union detention center or facility communist/ communism jail or prison totalitarian sell or provide terrorist weapons training advocate compulsory overthrow a government combat persecuted human rights Nazi war crime genocide

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Lesson 7 :

The President

Oct 2014 1

blank slide

Oct 2014 2

Name one branch or part of the government.

Oct 2014

USCIS 13

3

Name one branch or part of the government.

*Congressor

*legislative*President

or *executive*the courts

or

*judicial

Oct 2014 4

Who is in charge of the

executive branch?

Oct 2014

USCIS 15

5

Who is in charge of the

executive branch?

*the President

Oct 2014 6

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We elect a president for how many years?

Oct 2014

USCIS 26

7

We elect a president for how many years?

*four (4)

Oct 2014 8

In what month do we vote

for President?

Oct 2014

USCIS 27

9

In what month do we vote for

President?

*November

Oct 2014 10

What is the name of the Vice Presidentof the United States

now?

Oct 2014

USCIS 29

11

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

*Joseph R. Biden, Jr.*Joe Biden

*Biden

Oct 2014 12

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If the President can no longer serve,

who becomes President?

Oct 2014

USCIS 30

13

If the President can no longer serve, who

becomes President?

*the Vice President

Oct 2014 14

If both the President and the Vice President

can no longer serve who becomes President?

Oct 2014

USCIS 31

15

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve

who becomes President?

*the Speaker of the House

Oct 2014 16

Who is the Commander in Chief

of the military?

Oct 2014

USCIS 32

17

Who is the Commander in Chief of

the military?

*the President

Oct 2014 18

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What does the president’s cabinet

do?

Oct 2014

USCIS 35

19

What does the president’s cabinet

do?

*advises the president

Oct 2014 20

What are twoCabinet-level

positions?

Oct 2014

USCIS 36

21

What are twoCabinet-level positions?

*Secretary of Agriculture*Secretary of Commerce*Secretary of Defense*Secretary of Education*Secretary of Energy*Secretary of Health and

Human Services*Secretary of Homeland

Security*Secretary of Housing and

Urban Development*Secretary of the Interior

*Secretary of Labor*Secretary of State*Secretary of Transportation*Secretary of the Treasury*Secretary of Secretary of

Veterans Affairs*Attorney General*Vice President

Oct 2014 22

U.S. Cabinet Members

The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments:

the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and

Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, La-

bor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney

General.

In order of succession to the Presidency:

Vice President of the United States

Joseph R. Biden

Department of State

Secretary John Kerry

http://www.state.gov

Department of the Treasury

Secretary Jack Lew

http://www.treasury.gov

Department of Defense

Secretary Chuck Hagel

http://www.defense.gov

Department of Justice

Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

http://www.usdoj.gov

Department of the Interior

Secretary Sally Jewell

http://www.doi.gov

Department of Agriculture

Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack

http://www.usda.gov

Department of Commerce

Secretary Penny Pritzker

http://www.commerce.gov

Department of Labor

Secretary Thomas E. Perez

http://www.dol.gov

Department of Health and Human

Services

Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell

http://www.hhs.gov

http://www.state.gov/

http://www.treasury.gov/

http://www.defense.gov/

http://www.usdoj.gov/

http://www.doi.gov/

http://www.usda.gov/

http://www.commerce.gov/

http://www.dol.gov/

http://www.hhs.gov/

Department of Housing and Urban

Development

Secretary Julián Castro

http://www.hud.gov

Department of Transportation

Secretary Anthony Foxx

http://www.dot.gov

Department of Energy

Secretary Ernest Moniz

http://www.energy.gov

Department of Education

Secretary Arne Duncan

http://www.ed.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs

Secretary Robert McDonald

http://www.va.gov

Department of Homeland Security

Secretary Jeh Johnson

http://www.dhs.gov

http://www.hud.gov/

http://www.dot.gov/

http://www.energy.gov/

http://www.ed.gov/

http://www.va.gov/

http://www.dhs.gov/

HOMEWORK A. Civics

Read chapter 10 and write the correct answers in all of the exercises. You will

be reading about our laws and the Supreme Court. Next week we will review

these pages and check for correct answers. Don’t forget to use those

highlighters to mark any words or information that you don’t understand.



tences 31 to 38.



cards to make them easier to practice: 13, 15, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36.



them.


class.






WORD ALERT Civics Vocabulary

April taxes

pay

N-400 Vocabulary

committed

entered the U.S. illegally

crime

gamble

against the law

failed to support

arrested

gain public benefit

cited

misrepresented

detained

lie/lied

convicted

removed

disposition

deported

suspended sentence

currently

probation

deserted

rehabilitative program

Selective Service

habitual drunk

register

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Lesson 8 :

Country of Laws

Oct 2014 1

blank slide

Oct 2014 2

What is one promise you make when you become a

United States Citizen?

Oct 2014 3

USCIS 53

What is one promise you make when you become a

United States Citizen?*give up loyalty to other countries*defend the Constitution and the laws of

the United States*obey the laws of the United States*serve in the U.S. military (if needed)*serve (do important work for) the nation

(if needed)*be loyal to the United States

Oct 2014 4

What is the “rule of law?”

Oct 2014 5

USCIS 12

What is the“rule of law?”

*Everyone must obey obey the law.

Oct 2014 6

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When is the last day you can can send in federal

income tax forms?

Oct 2014 7

USCIS 56

When is the last day you can can send in federal

income tax forms?

*April 15

Oct 2014 8

When must all men register for the

Selective Service?

Oct 2014 9

USCIS 57

When must all men register for the

Selective Service?

*at age eighteen (18)

*between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

Oct 2014 10

What is oneresponsibility that is

only for United States citizens?

Oct 2014 11

USCIS 46

What is oneresponsibility that is

only for United States citizens?

*serve on a jury *vote

Oct 2014 12

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Name one right only for United States citizens.

Oct 2014 13

USCIS 50

Name one right only for United States citizens.

*serve on a jury

*vote in a federal election

Oct 2014 14

Who makes federal laws?

Oct 2014 15

USCIS 16

Who makesfederal laws?

*Congress

Oct 2014 16

Who signs billsto become laws?

Oct 2014 17

USCIS 33

Who signs bills to become laws?

*the President

Oct 2014 18

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Who vetoes bills?

Oct 2014 19

USCIS 34

Who vetoes bills?

*the President

Oct 2014 20

What doesthe judicial branch

do?

Oct 2014 21

USCIS 37

What doesthe judicial branch

do?

*reviews laws*explains laws*resolves disputes (disagreements)*decides if a law goes against the

Constitution

Oct 2014 22

What is the highest court in the United States?

Oct 2014 23

USCIS 38

What is the highest court in the United States?

*the Supreme Court

Oct 2014 24

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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Oct 2014 25

USCIS 39

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

*nine (9)

Oct 2014 26

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

Oct 2014 27

USCIS 40

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

*John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)

Oct 2014 28

USCIS 40

Documents

WELCOME TO DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP · WELCOME TO DESTINATION: U.S. CITIZENSHIP In class we will: read and review history and civics facts. concentrating on the USCIS 100 questions