Vocab
the study of citizenship and government
What is civics?
How can you get involved?
What is vote, read about laws being passed, and know your government officials?
What cities/ towns have an area where other countries’ traditions are preserved? (include ethnicity)
What is Chinatown, Chinese/ Washington Heights/Dominican?
How often is the US Census/when was the last one?
What is every 10 years and 2020?
most populous state according to 2020 census
What is California?
specific number
What is quota?
3 American Values
What is Liberty, Justice, Equality?
they cannot become president or vice president
What are naturalized citizens?
aliens have to carry this at all times
What is a Green Card?
What is the size of each state’s population?
the study of characteristics of human populations
What is demographics?
how can you be a productive member of society
What is go to school, work with other people, fulfill your duties and responsibilities?
The United States' nickname because our American customs are from immigrants bringing their traditions and culture and blending them into American society
What is "Melting Pot"?
movement of large numbers of people from region to region, to the cities
What is migration?
the birthrate is larger than the death rate
What is a natural increase in population?
legal process by which an alien becomes a citizen
What is naturalization?
Common aspect of most citizens in all countries
What is we all pay taxes?
you were born in any U.S. state or territory, you automatically become
What is a native born citizen?
how the US increases in population
What is, birthrate, add territory, and migration?
people fleeing persecution in their home countries
refugees
the organizations, institutions, and individuals who have political authority over people
What is government?
how does civics affect your day to day lives?
What is how much money we make, cost of prescriptions, and your protections?
they cannot vote, hold public office, or serve on a jury
What are aliens?
problems that came with the rise of industry
What are overcrowding, disease, crime, fire, noise, and factory smoke?
part of the US with milder climate and lots of sunshine ex) California and Florida
What is the Sunbelt?