3's
What are the 3 American Values?
Equality
Liberty
Justice
Today thew Immigration Act of 1990 sets a total annual quota of immigrants at what?
675,000
The rights and duties of citizens depend on their country's type of what?
Government
What is the definition of civics?
The study of citizenship and government.
What is the definition of citizen?
A legally recognized member of a country.
List the 3 ways countries typically grow by
1. Natural Increase
2. Territory
3. Immigration
What is one the most important of a citizen's responsibilities?
Voting
"We can not have government by the people, unless the people participate." Who said this quote?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the definition of aliens?
Permanent residents of the United States who are still citizens of another country.
What is the definition of demographics?
The study of characteristics of human populations.
Name the 3 ways to be a U.S. citizen
1. Native born
2. At least 1 parent is a U.S. citizen
3. Naturalization
In what year did Columbus sail to the Caribbean Islands?
1492
The rise of what brought thousands of new factory jobs to growing cities?
American Industry
What is the definition of refugees?
People who are trying to escape dangers in their home countries.
What is the definition of naturalization?
The legal process by which an alien may become a citizen.
The Immigration Act of 1990 gives preferences to three groups. What are these? (In Order)
1. Husbands, Wives and children
2. People with valuable job skills
3. Aliens
List the 2 reasons people are living longer.
1. Healthier lifestyles
2. Better medical care
How does a population increase naturally?
When the birth rate is higher than the death the death rate.
What is the definition of quota?
A specific number of immigrants from certain countries or regions allowed to enter the country each year.
What is the definition of legal alien?
A citizen of another country who has received permission to enter the United States.
List 3 of the 10 ways to be an effective citizen.
1. Responsible family members
2. Respect and obey the law
3. respect the rights and property of others
4. Are loyal to and proud of their country
5. Take part in and improve life in their communities
6. Take an active part in their government
7. Use natural resources wisely
8. Are informed on key issues and willing to take a stand.
9. Believe in equal opportunity for all people.
10. Respect individual differences, points of view, and ways of life that are different from their own.
By what year did urban population exceed the rural population?
What percentage of Americans live in metropolitan areas?
1920
80%
What was the average of children per family in early America?
Why did most families in early America have a big family?
5 or more children per family.
To help on the farm.
What is the definition of immigrants?
The process through which individuals become permanent residents or citizens of another country.
What is the definition of government?
The organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise political authority over a group of people.