Vocab
What does the term "government" mean?
The organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise authority as a political unity over a group of people.
What is a person who has citizenship based on birth in the US or its territories called?
Native-born citizen.
How often is the US Census conducted?
10 years
Name 2 examples of a civic duty.
Obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, attending school, or registering for the selective service.
What invention led to people moving from cities to suburbs?
Automobiles
What does the term "quota" mean?
A set number, or limit.
What is the process of becoming a US citizen if you were born outside the US?
Naturalization
What are the three ways that countries grow?
Natural population increase, adding new territory, and immigration.
Name 2 examples of a civic responsibility.
Voting, volunteering, staying informed, or participating in community service
What does the term “suburb” refer to?
Surrounding areas of a larger city.
What is the term for people fleeing persecution in their home country?
Refugees.
What is the second step in the naturalization process called?
Petition for naturalization.
What is the annual number of live births per 1,000 members of a country’s population called?
Birth rate.
What is the biggest responsibility you have as a US citizen?
Voting
Why is the census important for businesses?
It helps them plan for future growth.
What does the term "naturalization" mean?
The legal process by which an alien may become a citizen.
What is the main purpose of the census?
To provide an official count of the population to help with government planning and House of Representatives seats
What is the term for regions consisting of a few farms and small towns?
Rural areas.
What are the two ideals the US government is based on?
Freedom and equality.
What must immigrants prove to become citizens?
They can read and speak English, are free from diseases, and are not criminals.
What term refers to areas made up of cities and their suburbs?
Metropolitan areas.
What is the term for people living in the US who are citizens of another country?
Aliens
For several decades, what has been the trend of the US birth rate?
Declining
What are US citizens of both their ______ and their ____?
country and state
What is the term for forcing someone to leave the country?
Deport