Naturalization
How old you have to be to apply for the naturalization process.
What is 18 years old?
The rule that a person's citizenship is determined by their parents' citizenship
This is the type of democracy the United States has; supreme power rests with the citizens and is exercised by their elected representatives.
What is a representative democracy (or republic)?
Though we are technically a mixed economy, the United States heavily leans towards this type of economy that relies mainly on markets to determine what goods and services to produce and how to produce them..NOT the government.
What is a market economy (or capitalism)?
The principle that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal procedures and safeguards
What is due process?
At minimum, how long you have to legally live in the United States to qualify for the naturalization.
What is five years?
The rule that a person's citizenship is determined by their place of birth
What is the Law of Soil
Federalism divides power between the state governments and this higher level of government.
What is the national government?
This economic system relies mainly on the central government to determine what goods and services to produce and how to produce them.
What is a command economy (or government-controlled economy)?
This is something that is beneficial to all or most members of a community.
What is the common good?
These are the two tests you must pass during the naturalization process.
What is a civics and english literacy test?
This amendment states "All persons born or naturalized in the United States...are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
What is the 14th amendment?
This form of government is characterized by the national government being led by a small group of people.
What is an oligarchy?
What is a market economy (or capitalism)?
This principle of democracy states that no one is above the law. This ensures obedience of the people because even government officials can be convicted of crimes.
What is the rule of law?
An immigrant who is legally authorized to live and work in the United States permanently, but who is not a U.S. citizen is called this.
What is a permanent resident or resident alien?
This level of government has control of citizenship laws and applications.
What is the national government?
This type of government has a king or queen, but the real power lies with the nation's legislative branch.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
This political and economic system is when the government owns the primary means of production. One of their goals is for equal distribution of wealth among citizens.
What is socialism?
The U.S. government agency that maintains information about those eligible to serve in the armed forces. Although the military is voluntary, young men must register with this agency shortly after they turn 18 in case they are needed for military service.
What is the Selective Service System?
What are President and Vice-President?
These are the four obligations of a US citizen.
What are obey laws, pay taxes, serve duty, and defend the nation? (will accept go to school too)
This is the general term for a system of government in which the leader rules with unlimited power.
What is an autocracy?
This system of government in which a single political party controls both the government and the economy; was developed by Karl Marx regarding the development of an ideal, classless society.
What is communism?
This process in a direct democracy is when citizens vote to approve or reject laws passed by a legislature.
What is a referendum?