Citizenship
Define: citizen
a person with the legal status and rights connected with being a full member of a nation
A duty/obligation is:
A responsibility is:
a MUST do
a SHOULD do
Rule of Law means
NO ONE is above the law
constitutional republic
A country with a written constitution that is governed by elected representatives
Montesquieu BIG ideas
separation of powers & 3 branches
Define: lawful permanent resident
an immigrant who is legally authorized to live and work in the United States permanently, but who is not a U.S. citizen; also known as a resident alien
Define: common good
something that is beneficial to all or most members of a community (responsibilities take care of this)
Accountability to the law:
All people, including government officials, have the duty to follow the law and be bound by the law
Define: polis
A greek city-state. Each one was a self-governing community
John Locke's BIG ideas:
natural law/rights & social contract
Define: naturalization
a legal process through which a person can become a citizen of a country. A naturalized citizen enjoys most or all of the rights of native-born citizens.
Define the DUTY/OBLIGATION of Selective Service
young men must register with this agency shortly after they turn 18 in case they are needed for military service
Checks & Balances:
Each branch of the government has powers to "Check" the other branch(es) authority
Roman Influence:
republicanism, separation of powers, representative government
What are the natural Laws
life liberty & property
Define: birthright citizenship
law of blood: a person is born in another country to US citizen parents
law of soil: a person is born on US land-- states, military bases, or territory
Jury Duty protects our right to:
a fair trial by one's peers
Separation of Powers
The US Constitution splits up the government into 3 separate branches. Each with different jobs to do
Greek Influence:
polis, democracy principles, direct democracy
Social Contract:
An agreement between the people and their government. People will follow laws as long as ruler protects their rights
What is the last step of the naturalization process?
If we ignore our duties/obligations,
our rights, safety, and services will suffer
rule of law
Judeo-Christian tradition:
Declaration of Independence