Citizenship
This term describes a legally recognized member of a nation
Citizen
What is a responsibility?
Things a citizen should do, but don't have to
What is an obligation?
Something a citizen must do
This is what the U.S. has
Constitutional Republic
This older civilization was where the written constitution came from
Ancient Greece
Law of soil and law of blood
Why should citizens do responsibilities?
It is for the common good
What happens if a citizen doesn't do their obligation?
Jail/fine as consequence
What is an Autocracy?
Government is controlled by one person.
Ancient rome divided the government with this method to make sure one group or person didn't have too much control
Seperation of powers
What is the impact of naturalization?
provide and contribute their talent and work to society
participate in government, vote, and elect leaders
bringing their food, languages, customs, and ideas has greatly enriched American culture
You can do this by watching or reading the news to know what's going on in the community or world.
Be informed
Why do we pay taxes?
Taxes fund government activities
Single ruler by bloodline, normally they are kings or queens
Monarchy
Judeo-christians believed in this, that no one person was above the law
Rule of Law
The process of an immigrant who comes to the U.S. and becomes a U.S. citizen
Naturalization
Going to a ballot and choosing who you want to represent you.
Voting
Courts have the power to summon individuals to appear before them and this protects our constitutional rights to be tried by our peers
Serving on a jury
This type of government is ruled by the people
Democracy
Individual interest is set aside for the good of the community is called doing things for what
The common good
Name 3 steps of the naturalization process
Be 18 years old
be a lawful permanent resident
live in the U.S. for 5 years
be of good character
speak, read, and write English
take a test on U.S. history and government
take oath of allegiance
This is a formal written request to government officials to make a change
A petition
At 18, males sign up to defend our nation, if called upon
Selective Service (Draft)
Power rests with citizens and is exercised by their elected representatives.
Republic
The government must go through this system when dealing with arrests or court cases as we are given these rights
Due Process