Citizenship Flashcards

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Citizen

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A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community.

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Consent

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To agree; agreement.

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Duties

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Things that Americans are required by law to do.

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Government

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The system used for controlling a country.

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Liberty

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Freedom.

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Naturalization

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A process of becoming a citizen that includes a test and a hearing.

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Natural Rights

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The rights that exist even in the absence of a government: life, liberty, property.

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Rights

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Something a person is legally allowed to do or have.

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Responsibilities

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Voluntary things that Americans might choose to do for the good of the country.

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Security

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Safety, protection.