CITIZENSHIP
what best describes the term "citizen" as from your textbook
A member of a community regardless of legal citizenship status
Can states take away U.S. citizenship from individuals
no
During which economic crisis did the federal government start providing assistance in housing and other areas
great depression
What is the primary role of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
(according to your book)
Screening passengers before air travel for safety
What is the primary purpose of Medicaid
Helping pay hospital, doctor, and other medical bills for persons with low income
What does global citizenship entail
Being engaged in caring for people and issues beyond one's own national borders
When were African Americans granted citizenship in the United States
name the 2 parts from the book
After the Civil War
and the passage of the 14th Amendment
What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
give me the book answer
To increase food buying power for low-income families
Who is eligible to receive retirement income benefits from Social Security
2 parts
Anyone over the age of 62
who has paid into the system for at least 10 years
Which federal agency primarily focuses on controlling the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC
what is is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen for individuals born in other countries, meeting certain qualifications.
naturalization
How did the immigration landscape change after the September 11th, 2001 attack
3 parts
Many immigration laws, policies, and procedures changed
What was the primary outcome of the passage of the Housing Act of 1949
Aid to local governments to construct public housing
Who is eligible to receive unemployment benefits
Workers in every state if they are dismissed from their job
What is the primary role of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in relation to farmers?
Helping farmers market their produce, stabilize farm prices, conserve land, and promote agricultural research
What governs citizenship issues and immigration matters in the United States
2 part answer
The US Constitution and federal law
what refects the STATUS of citizens in the US
2 parts:
what is a citizen
what is expected
have rights, responsibilities, obligations, and duties.
What are the four major components of The Affordable Care Act (ACA
- Expanding Medicaid,
- preventing insurance companies from denying coverage to sick people or charging them more than others,
- requiring all Americans to buy insurance,
- and requiring large employers to provide health insurance to their employees
What does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aim to prevent
Denial of insurance coverage to sick people
What is climate change
2 parts
A long-term alteration in Earth's climate patterns,
including temperature, precipitation, and sea levels
According to the 14th Amendment, who are considered citizens of the United States
All individuals born in the US, regardless of their parents' citizenship status
How did the immigration landscape change after the September 11th, 2001 attack
3 part answer
changes in :
laws
policies
and procedures
What were the main components of the social insurance program developed by the Social Security Act
3 parts, according to your book
Old Age Insurance,
Public Assistance for Age Blind and Disabled,
and Unemployment Insurance
What is the main purpose of Medicare
2 part answer
Paying a major share of hospital bills
for enrollees who are 65 years of age or older
What are the requirements to apply for naturalization in the United States
6 parts
Being a lawful permanent resident for 3 to 5 years, continuous presence in the US,
being at least 18 years of age,
possessing good moral character,
demonstrating proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing),
and passing the citizenship test on US history and government.