Citizenship
How do most U.S. citizens gain their citizenship?
Born here
The US government type is?
Constitutional Republic (US)
What does the World Court do?
Main Function: settles disputes between nations and gives legal opinions on international issues
Scope: part of the UN, all 193 UN parties are subject to the ICJ
what is a Ambassador?
An ambassador is a high-ranking official representative of a sovereign state, who also typically has accreditation to either another sovereign state or an international organization
An ambassador is a high-ranking official representative of a sovereign state, who also typically has accreditation to either another sovereign state or an international organization.
What allows you to travel and shows your citizenship?
passport
What is a theocracy, one example
religious leader
Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Vatican)
2 similarites about what national and international laws are
Written laws/agreements that will result in a punishment if violated.
Verdicts delivered by a court system.
Focused on maintaining peace and finding justice.
Can be amended to follow changes in human beliefs and principles.
What is a consul
A consul is an official representative of a country who is sent to live in the territory of another. There can be multiple consuls sent from one country to another, with their job being to help their own country’s citizens, as well as others looking to travel abroad to the consul’s country.
How many years do you need to live here for naturalization?
5 years unmarried, 3 married
What is an oligarchy?
group of people in power usually powerful and rich
How are international laws enforced?
Sanctions and fines
what do the Bureau of International Information Programs?
The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) is overseen by the US department of state and works to manage America’s reputation abroad
By creating videos, publications, strategic communications, and virtual programs, specifically for targeted international audiences, the IIP manages the international image of the US. It is also responsible for ensuring the infrastructure for our diplomatic websites are up-to-date and functioning correctly.
What is acquisition?
Parents can claim their children as U.S. citizens no matter where they are born as long as one or both parents are a U.S. citizen
what are the two types of government in the UK
Constitutional Monarchy/Parliamentary
3 differences about what international and national laws are?
Handled entirely by a single country without outside input.
National laws do not extend outside of a country’s borders
Various range of punishments can be assigned for breaking national law.
Mainly applies to individuals
Based on a country’s foundational documents (constitution).
What do the Agency for International Development do?
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is responsible for distributing civilian foreign aid and helping develop new infrastructure in 3rd world countries.-
The goal of this organization is to help people overseas create a better life and adopt democratic values. USAID is one of the largest aid organizations in the world, with a budget exceeding $27 billion that they contribute to international causes each year.
What is Derivation?
If you are under 18 and your parent becomes a citizen, you are also a citizen provided you will be living here as your permanent residence.
What kind of government is North Korea
Totalitarian Dictatorship(
What does interpol do and stand for?
International Criminal Police Organization
Est. 1923
Main function: world’s largest international police organization, connects member countries with databases and Red Notices (most wanted)
Scope: 196 member countries
What do The United States and Foreign Commerical service do?
The Foreign Commercial Service (CS) is a section of the US Department of Commerce and supports US businesses around the globe.
By helping US business owners to sell their goods internationally and avoid trade barriers, the CS helps to increase the total profits of US companies by billions of dollars each year.