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100
The areas surrounding large cities are called ____________________.
suburbs
100
Freedom and equality are two examples of American ____________________.
values
100
____________________ is one of the most important responsibilities of a citizen.
Voting
100
The majority of Americans live in ____________________ areas.
urban
100
A natural increase in population occurs when the ____________________ of a nation is greater than its death rate.
birthrate
200
The U.S. Census is completed how often?
every 10 years
200
In the 1800s, where was the fastest growth in America?
the cities
200
A person born in any one of the 50 states or in any U.S. territory is a(n) ______________________________.
native-born citizens
200
What is the oath called that new citizens take?
the Oath of Allegiance to the United States
200
The Latin word "civis" means this.
citizen
300
If your ____________________ are U.S. citizens, you are a U.S. citizen, regardless of where you were born.
parent(s)
300
After people had access to cars and highways (mid-1900s), what areas in America experienced the most growth?
the suburbs
300
This is the study of the characteristics of human populations. (The Census also collects this type of information.)
demographics
300
Since the 2000s, where do most immigrants come from today?
Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America & South America.
300
A nation's population may grow through natural increase, the addition of new territory, or ____________________.
immigration
400
People who are trying to escape dangers in their home countries are called this.
refugees
400
Filling out an application and taking an examination are two steps in the ____________________ process for aliens.
naturalization
400
The ____________________ is the U.S. region made up of southwestern states and states bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
Sunbelt
400
Sometimes Congress has passed laws putting a limit on how many immigrants can come to the U.S. from other countries. What is this limit called?
a quota
400
Undocumented residents are also called ____________________.
illegal aliens
500
Aliens in the United States cannot do these two things.
vote in elections / run for public office
500
The average number of children in American families could be found in what larger set of information?
the U.S. Census
500
The "hope of a better life for everyone" is often referred to as this.
the "American Dream"
500
The Latin phrase, E Pluribus Unum, means this.
"Out of many, one."
500
What three things will an applicant for U.S. citizenship need to pass test on?
Civics, U.S. History, and English