Vocab
What is civics?
The study of rights and duties of citizens.
In which two ancient civilizations did the concept of citizenship begin?
Greece and Rome
True or false: The U.S. allows a limited number of immigrants into the country every year.
True
True or false: As part of the naturalization process, you must pass a test on history and citizenship.
True
Principles or beliefs used in making decisions are called...
Values
An immigrant is...
An individual who moves permanently to a new country
Individuals who come into the country without the government knowing are known as...
Illegal aliens
They were not born in the U.S., and instead when through a process to become a citizen
A key practice, relationship, or organization in a society is called an...
Institution
What is an ethnic group? Name two ethnic groups that have immigrated to the United States.
A group of people who share a common national, cultural, or racial backyard. Some examples: Hispanic, Asian, African American, White or Nonhispanic
What is a difference between a legal resident and legal nonresident alien?
Legal resident: Legal immigrant who lives permanently in the united states and can stay as long as they wish (
ex. Green card)
Legal nonresident: Someone who will only be in the US for a short and specific time (visas)
Members of the community who owe loyalty to a government and, in turn, are entitled to the protection of the government are called...
Citizens
The idea that the government receives its power from the people is called...
Popular sovereignty
Name three countries that many Americans came from in the 1600s-1700s.
England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, France, the Netherlands, as well as various countries in Africa from the slave trade
Someone who flees their country to escape danger is known as...
A refugee
What are two ways that a person could claim natural-born citizenship?
Anyone born in the US states or DC, born in a US territory puerto rico or military base.
OR both parents are citizens or if 1 parent is and has residence in the US
What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?
Direct: people vote on government decisions and make the laws
Representative: people vote for representatives to make the laws
What are two ways that the American population changed in the mid to late 1800s? (hint: think about movement!
- African Americans moved from the south to the north
- People moved from farming jobs to factories
- People moved from rural areas to the cities
Who has the highest priority for immigration in the U.S.?
Relatives of U.S. citizens
What are two ways that you can lose citizenship?
Expatriation→ someone who gives their allegiance to another country
Denaturalization→ Individuals who lied during their naturalization process
Being convicted of certain crimes→ guilty of certain serious crimes can lose an individual citizenship