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what is civics
The study of the rights and duties of citizens of a country
how many people naturalize to be US citizens
More than 500,000 people naturalize as citizens each year
Does the United States has a national language.
No
The government "keeps order" by establishing a court system. What are two things the court system decides
Decide whether people are guilty and how they should be punished
Jail and prison system
what does civics mean in Ancient Rome
A citizen of Ancient Rome
To become a naturalized citizen, what three English skills must a person demonstrate on their exam?
Reading, writing, speaking English
What are "American Institutions"
Groups that create bonds between people and pass down values
What does FBI mean
Federal Bureau of Investigation
in Rome and Greece what group of people were the only ones considered citizens?
Only landowning men were citizens
What is the name of the oath naturalized citizens must take to be loyal to the US and obey its laws?
Oath of Allegiance
Which institution is described as the "core of social life"?
family
Name 4 examples of public services that the government creates and manages
Libraries, schools, hospitals, parks
2 ways to be a US citizen
Born in any of the 50 states or on American territory
What are "values"?
Broad ideas about what is good and are shared by people in a society
What is a "government"?
Ruling authority for a community
Whats "Federalism"?
Sharing of power between national and state governments
3 places to be born to be a US citizen
Born in any of the 50 states, American territory, or US military base
List four of the values mentioned that build unity among Americans
Freedom, equality, justice, unity
How does the government make it possible for people to live together
Affordable housing, programs for people with disabilities
Wheres the national government of the United States located
Washington D.C.