Citizens
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the only people that could be call citizens?
Land owning men.
True or False, The United States does NOT have a national language.
True
What is the meaning of the word, "government"?
Ruling authority for a community.
What are the "American Institutions"?
Groups that create bonds between people and pass down values.
What 2 ways can a person become a citizen?
By birth and naturalization.
The word "civics" comes from the Latin word civis. What did that word mean in Ancient Rome?
Citizen(s)
The goevernment makes it possible for people to live together by...?
The government makes it possible for people to live together peacefully and productively.
Which institution is described as "core of social life"?
Family
About how many people have been able to be naturalized?
Roughly 26 million.
Where can a US citizen be born?
Any of the 50 states, US military base, to one US parent.
what oath must a naturalized citizens must take to be loyal to the US and obey its laws?
Oath of Alligiance.
The government "keeps order" by establishing a court system. What are the things the court gets to decide?
Decide whether people are guilty and how they should be punished.
What is the meaning of the word, "Federalism"?
Investigate federal crimes and threats to national security.
About how many people naturalize as US citizens a year?
More than 500,000.
Four of the shared values mentioned in the slideshow that build unity among Americans are...?
Freedom, justice, unity, respect.
What does "FBI" stand for?
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
What are the "values"?
Broad ideas about what is good and are shared by people in a society.
What year was the Oath of Allegiance written?
1892
What three English skills must a person demonstrate on their exam?
Reading, writing, speaking English and basic facts of history and goverment.
What is the definition of the word "Civics"?
The study of the rights and duties of citizens of a country.
Name four public services that the government creates and manages.
Manage the economy, Create a budget, Military and economic agreements
What is the meaning of the word, "Federalism"?
Investigate federal crimes and threats to national security.
Who wrote the Oath of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy