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
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
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
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
Less safety, less freedoms, more chaos...
In countries that don't follow the rule of law
Greek Influence:
polis, democracy principles, direct democracy
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: