Vocabulary
Money paid to the government to support functions and services they provide.
Taxes
What is it called when you gain citizenship because your parents are citizens?
Law of Blood
Jack was born in Puerto Rico to parents who are residents. How is he a citizen?
Yes, law of soil
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE COMMON GOOD?: Obeying the Laws
Keeps society safe and ordered
A person enters the United States without legal authorization and does not have permission to remain in the country. Which term describes this immigration status?
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT / ILLEGAL ALIEN
Beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than just an individual is called...
The Common Good
Martha is legally allowed to live in the US because she's obtained a Visa but is not a citizen. What would we call Martha?
A lawful permanent resident.
What section (AMENDMENT) of the Constitution defines a Citizen?
14th Amendment
Responsibility or Obligation?: Attending Civic meetings
Responsibility
Samantha receives a summons in the mail to report for jury duty in a week. Why is it so important she does this?
It will protect someone's right to a fair trial and a right to a jury
Something you MUST do because it is legally required
Obligation
Joe has crossed into Mexico to visit some friends, work, and live for 6 months and plan to return back home to his family. He is traveling using a U.S. Passport. What is Joe considered?
Citizen, U.S. Passport
After living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident, Sofia applies to become a U.S. citizen. She completes an interview, passes required tests, and takes the Oath of Allegiance. What process is Sofia completing?
naturalization
HOW DOES THIS IMPACT THE COMMON GOOD?: Signing up for selective service
Defends the nation
Christina is 30 years old, has been living in the United States for 5 years. Over the five years of living in the United States she has learned English. What three steps does Christina need to do to become a naturalized citizen?
1. Application form.
2. Pass civics exam.
3. Oath of Allegiance. (Loyal to U.S.)
Something you should do
Responsibility
Fernando has decided to take a chance and move to America for good. He's found a job and a place to live and got his green card. Fernando is an:
A lawful PERMANENT resident.
What is a naturalized citizen?
Citizen that applies for citizenship; not originally from the US
Why is it important?: Voting
Allows us all to have a voice and be represented in government
Joe filled out his application form and passed his civics exam. What is Joe's last step in becoming a naturalized citizen?
Oath of Allegiance
A requirement that citizens have that helps do their part to protect the right to a trial by your peers.
Jury Duty
If my parents are Mexican citizens and come to vacation in Orlando and give birth to me at Disney, how am I considered a US Citizen?
Law of Soil
How did the 14th Amendment define citizenship?
All persons born or naturalized in the US are Citizens.
At age 18, Marcus is required by law to register with a federal system in case the United States needs to organize a military draft in the future. What is Marcus registering for?
selective service
While the U.S. has obligations all citizens must do, fulfilling our responsibilities as citizen would involve which of the following selections?
A. obeying the laws
B. serving on a jury
C. voting
D. selective service
C. Voting
A person has been approved to live and work permanently in the United States but is not yet a U.S. citizen. What is this person’s immigration document called?
green card
Police arrest a person, but the government cannot simply declare that person guilty and send them to prison. The person must receive fair legal procedures. What right is this?
due process
Lina leaves her country because she is being threatened because of her religion and believes she is no longer safe. She seeks protection in another country. What is Lina considered?
whats a refugee?
A city has a growing immigrant population. Over several years, many residents become naturalized citizens and begin voting in local, state, and federal elections. How could this change affect government?
it is giving a larger portion of the population a voice in government/ ability to vote
A U.S. citizen is planning a trip to another country. Before leaving, she applies for an official document that proves her identity and citizenship while traveling internationally. Which document does she need?
passport