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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.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 1
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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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.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 1
Alaska
Mexico
American Indians
most
California
New York City
Canada
north
first
people
freedom of speech
south
largest
WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
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Geography andEarly America
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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
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
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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Lesson 3 :
Early United States
Oct 2014 1 8/21/2015 2
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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USCIS 96
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
*because there were13 original colonies
* because the stripes represent the original colonies
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What is one reason colonists came
to America?
8/21/2015 5
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?
8/21/2015 11
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.
8/21/2015 19
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
8/21/2015 20
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
8/21/2015 24
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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?
8/21/2015 33
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?
8/21/2015 35
USCIS 62
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
*(Thomas) Jefferson
8/21/2015 36
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of
the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
8/21/2015 37
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.
B. Dictation Practice
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.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
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.
E. Listen to English for at least 30 minutes each day.
Remember to bring your notebook, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and
highlighter with you to each class.
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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
Name one war fought by the United States
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.
8/21/2015 7
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.
8/21/2015 9
USCIS 73
*the Civil War *the War between the States
Name the U.S. war between the
North and the South.
8/21/2015 10
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?
8/21/2015 15
USCIS 77
*fought for women’s rights*fought for civil rights
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
8/21/2015 16
Who was Presidentduring World War I?
8/21/2015 17
USCIS 79
*(Woodrow) Wilson
Who was President during World War I?
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Name one war fought by the United States
in the 1900s.
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USCIS 78
*World War I*World War II*Korean War*Vietnam War
*(Persian) Gulf War
Name one war fought by the United States
in the 1900’s.
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Who did the United States fight in
World War II?
8/21/2015 21
USCIS 81
*Japan, Germany and Italy
Who did the United States fight in
World War II?
8/21/2015 22
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?
8/21/2015 24
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Before he was President, Eisenhower
was a general. What war was he in?
8/21/2015 25
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.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sen-
tences 13 to 18. Write each at least five times. Try writing them as question and
answer pairs.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
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.
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, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and
highlighter with you to each class.
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WORD ALERT
USCIS Civics Vocabulary
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.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sen-
tences 19 to 24. Write each at least five times.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
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.
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, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and high-
lighter with you to each class.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 5
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 6
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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Destination: Citizenship
Lesson 6 :
Congress
Oct 2014 1
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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
Took Office: Jan 5, 2011
Party: Republican
Toms River
View District Map
4th District
Christopher “Chris” Smith
Took Office: Jan 5, 1981
Party: Republican
Tinton Falls and parts of ...
Senior Senator
Robert “Bob” Menéndez
Took Office: Jan 18, 2006
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.
5th District
Scott Garrett
Took Office: Jan 7, 2003
Party: Republican
Ringwood and parts of Sussex County
6th District
Frank Pallone Jr.
Took Office: Jan 5, 1993
Party: Democrat
Sayreville, Keansburg, South Plainfield
7th District
Leonard Lance
Took Office: Jan 6, 2009
Party: Republican
Hunterdon County and parts of ...
8th District
Albio Sires
Took Office: Jan 3, 2013
Party: Democrat
Elizabeth, Hoboken, Liberty Park, The ...
9th District
Bill Pascrell Jr.
Took Office: Jan 3, 2013
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
Took Office: Jan 4, 1995
Party: Republican
Kinnelon, Hopatcong and parts of ...
12th District
Rush Holt
Took Office: Jan 6, 1999
Party: Democrat
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.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sen-
tences 25 to 30.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
cards to make them easier to practice: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 47.
These numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.
Bring all these questions to class next week as we will continue to practice
them.
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, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and high-
lighter with you to each class.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 6
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 7
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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Destination: Citizenship
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
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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
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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
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
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.
B. Dictation Practice
Look at page 176 in the back of your book and practice reading and writing sen-
tences 31 to 38.
C. 100 Civics/History Questions
Practice those taught in class. Cut and paste them or fold them to use as flash
cards to make them easier to practice: 13, 15, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36.
These numbers correspond to the official USCIS questions.
Bring all these questions to class next week as we will continue to practice
them.
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, N-400 Application, pen or pencil, and high-
lighter with you to each class.
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 7
Destination: U.S. Citizenship Lesson 8
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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Destination: Citizenship
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