Citizenship Vocabulary

Front

This is someone who was born in the United States.

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Natural-born Citizen

Front

This is someone who chose to become a U.S. Citizen.

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Naturalized Citizen

Front

An action required by law for a U.S. citizen to complete.

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Civic Duty

Front

Active participation in the public life of a community with focus on the common good.

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Civic Responsibility

Front

An action a U.S. citizen performs to elect a person to public office; usually completed on a paper or electronic ballot.

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Vote

Front

Not having the appropriate legal documents.

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Undocumented

Front

The process by which someone moves either internationally or within the country.

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Immigration

Front

A foreign person living in a country without their authorization or permission.

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Illegal Alien

Front

The position of being of a particular country and having permission to live there.

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Citizenship

Front

Having permission to live and/or belong in a particular country.

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Citizen