US Citizenship

Course Project American Government COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the protections and rights afforded to U.S. citizens and how they have evolved 2. Describe different political influences in the U.S. (not measured by project) 3. Evaluate the evolution and influence of the Constitution on U.S. laws 4. Differentiate how the branches of the government operate in relation to one another 5. Identify significant domestic and foreign policies (not measured by project)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION People who are applying for U.S. citizenship have to undergo an intensive process surrounding their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and civil liberties. In order to help them understand the importance surrounding this topic, you have been contracted by the U.S. Department of Immigration and Citizenship to create a presentation about the U.S. Government and Constitution. This presentation is intended to be delivered to people who are applying for U.S. citizenship.
PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS Using what you have learned in this course, you will create a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation for people who are applying for U.S. Citizenship. The slides need to cover the following areas and topics:
• Identify, describe, and differentiate between the branches of U.S. government and their specific powers. How do the branches operate? How do they interact? How do they relate to one another?
• Describe three rights that are afforded to U.S. citizens and explain how each right has evolved over time.
• Evaluate the influence of the U.S. Supreme Court on the rights you have selected above. o Identify three cases since 1950 that have greatly impacted the rights of American Citizens. These cases should help illuminate the evolution of the rights you selected.
• Your presentation must have a title slide and a references slide, formatted according to APA guidelines. These pages are not included in the total slide count.
• Include speaker notes of 200-250 words for each slide. Be sure to create the notes as if you were presenting each slide to an audience, and any key points you would like to add or discuss.
• Incorporate appropriate graphics that support the content being presented. Each slide should include sufficient detail, but should not bombard the audience with information. Include the relevant information
. • Illustrate correct research documentation per APA standards. Be sure to include a references page at the end of your presentation.