Vocab
What is an Alien?
a noncitizen resident
What tests do naturalized citizens have to take?
Civics and an English reading and writing exam
Timmy must not park in front of a fire hydrant; what obligation is this?
obeying laws
What is one way you can make a difference with out voting?
protesting, joining groups, or petitioning
Who cannot be the president
noncitizens and naturalized citizens
What is selective service system?
U.S government agency in charge of the draft.
What age do you have to be to take the civics exam in any language?
50
Johnny must serve on a jury when required. What obligation is this?
What is one responsibility that is also a right
voting
who can not vote
noncitizens, under 18, and felons (criminals0
What is naturalization
a multistep legal process to gain citizenship
What is the name of the oath that naturalized citizens have to take
oath of allegiance
When John turns 18 he is obligated to register for this vocabulary word.
Selective Service System
John has no idea what is going on in his school and town what responsibility is he missing?
staying informed
Which system of government has a strong central and weak state government
unitary
What is lawful permanent resident
an immigrant that is legally allowed to work and live in the U.S
Can naturalized citizens run for office. What political positions can they not run for?
yes, but not presidency or vice presidency
In return for obeying laws the government does what.
protects your rights
this responsibility is important to our representative democracy
running for office
what is socialism?
a political economic system in which the government owns the primary means of production and sets rules for private owners
What is an immigrant?
a person who moves to live and work in a country
What is the last step of Naturalization
ceremony and oath
What is an obligation?
duties required by law
What is a responsibility
voluntary but necessary acts
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
who created the idea of life liberty, and pursuit of happiness?
John Locke