Practice with Eric

Civics Review: Oregon Leaders

Reading+Civics: Places

The Statue of Liberty is a famous place in New York.

Have you ever visited the Statue of Liberty?

Where is the Statue of Liberty? –> New York

The United States has many long rivers.

The number one longest river in the United States is the Mississippi.

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. –> Mississippi

Oregon, Washington, and California are states. They are part of the 50 United States.

Citizens in states can vote for president. But they also have to pay federal taxes.

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The United States also has territories. Territories are not the same as states. For example, Puerto Rico is a territory with more than 3 million people.

They are part of the US, but the citizens there do not vote for president. But, they do not have to pay the same taxes.

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Another US territory is Guam. It is an island in the Pacific Ocean with about 165,000 people.

Name one US Territory. –> Puerto Rico

The United States flag has 50 stars. Each star represents one state.

The flag has 50 stars because we have 50 states. Why does the flag have 50 stars? –> Because we have 50 states

The Day of the Interview

Watch this video from USCIS with important information about the day of your interview.

You know that you should come _____________ minutes early, and the address of USCIS in Portland is _________ ________ Overton St.

But when you come to USCIS for the interview, what should you bring?

Choose 2 out of 3 (2 are correct, 1 is not necessary). For example:

Your notice of interview appointment.

Permanent Resident Card.

A toothbrush and toothpaste.

Passports and ID           

Your passport and Oregon ID (or drivers license)

A library card with your name on it.

All your expired (old) passports.

More helpful documents

Your marriage certificate (if you’re married)

Your divorce papers (if you’re divorced).

Flowers (if you meet someone cute at the interview)

Other legal papers

Official papers for your dog or cat (if you have one)

Name change papers (if you changed your name before)

Court papers (if you had a criminal problem before)

Selective Service

For men between 18-31, you should bring proof of Selective Service Registration. Please call Selective Service at 1-847-688-6888 or visit https://www.sss.gov/Registration/Check-a-Registration/Verification-Form

2020 Updates

A face mask to help prevent COVID-19

A stick that is 6 feet long so you will stay physically distant.

A black pen

Citizenship Process

1. Have you filled out the N-400?
2. Have you sent the N-400?
3. Have you gotten the receipt of the N-400?
4. Have you gotten an appointment for biometrics?
5. Have you gone to the USCIS office for biometrics?
6. Have you gotten an appointment for your interview?
7. Have you gone to the USCIS office for an interview?
8. Have you taken the oath of citizenship?

Review: Current Leaders

Reading+Civics: Places

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? –> The Pacific

The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States. It is too far away from us!

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? –> The Atlantic

The United States borders Canada. That means the US is next to Canada.

Canada is to the north of the United States. Many states border Canada.

Washington is one example of a state that borders Canada.

Name one state that borders Canada. –> Washington

The United States also borders Mexico.

Mexico is to the South of the United States.

4 states border Mexico. California is one state that borders Mexico.

Name one state that borders Mexico. –> California

N-400 Questions

1. What is your phone number?
2. What is your current address?
3. What is your date of birth?
4. Sorry?
5. When were you born?
6. Where were born?

Dictation

What is your name?

My name is Eric.

Do you want to legally change your name?

Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

Excuse Me?

Where do you live?

I live in Southeast Portland.

Reading and Civics: Leaders

Congress has two parts: the Senate and the House.

The leader of the House of Representatives is called the Speaker of the House.

Right now, the Speaker of the House is Nancy Pelosi, from California.

What is the name of the Speaker of the House now? –> Nancy Pelosi

The highest court in the United States is the Supreme Court.

The leader of the Supreme Court is called the Chief Justice.

Right now, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is John Roberts.

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? –> John Roberts

The leader of the federal government is the president.

The leader of our state is called the governor.

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Right now, the governor of Oregon is Kate Brown.

Who is the Governor of your state now? –> Kate Brown (Oregon)

Who is the Governor of your state now? –> Jay Inslee (Washington)

Every state has two senators who go to Washington D.C.

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Senators work for all of the people in the state.

Oregon’s senators are Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley.

Washington’s senators are Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell.

Who is one of your state’s US Senators now? –> Ron Wyden or Jeff Merkley (Oregon) –> Patty Murray or Maria Cantwell (Washington)

Each state also has representatives.

Some states have more representatives because they have more people.

Oregon has 5 representatives.

The representative for Portland is Earl Blumenauer.

The representative for Beaverton and Washington County is Suzanne Bonamici.

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If you live in Southwest Washington, your representative is probably Jaime Herrera Beutler. She works for people in Vancouver, Longview, and other parts of Southwest Washington.

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Name your US Representative. –> Earl Blumenauer (Portland), Suzanne Bonamici (Beaverton and Washington County), Jaime Herrera Beutler (Southwest Washington)

The United States is a democracy. This means every person has a voice, and every citizen has a vote.

American citizens can do many things to be part of our democracy. They can participate in many ways.

For example, citizens can vote for leaders they like.

In Oregon and Washington, citizens can also vote on new laws for the state.

Another way Americans can participate is calling your representative.

When you call your representative, you can tell them your opinion about important things. A good representative will listen to the people.

A bad representative will not get your votes in the next election. 🙂

What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? –> Vote and Call your Representative

Civics Review

1. What is the capital of the United States?*
2. What is the capital of your state?*
3. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
4. What is the political party of the President now?
5. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
6. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
7. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
8. Who is the Governor of your state now?
9. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?*
10. Name your U.S. Representative.
11. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

What is your name?

My name is Eric.

Have you used any other names?

Many people call me “teacher” 🙂

Can you repeat that?

When did you become a legal permanent resident?

About Citizenship

What are the 4 parts of the citizenship interview?

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Reading about Civics

The federal government meets in Washington, D.C.

It is the capital of the United States.

The leader of the federal government is the president.

What is the name of the President of the United States now? –> Donald Trump / Trump

The two major political parties are Democratic and Republican.

What is the political party of the President now? –> Republican

The Vice President works with the President.

If the President can no longer serve, the Vice President becomes president.

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? –> Mike Pence

Review Civics

94. What is the capital of the United States?*

44. What is the capital of your state?*

28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

46. What is the political party of the President now?

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

Writing Practice