Citizenship and Legal Obligations Flashcard

Front

What is the term for moving to a new country to live permanently?

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Immigrate

Front

What is a change or addition to a legal or statutory document called?

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Amendment

Front

What is the term for a moral or legal obligation?

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Duty

Front

What is the term for an obligation that is not legally enforceable but is expected of citizens?

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Responsibility

Front

What is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person?

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Due process

Front

What is the term for the legal process by which a non-citizen in a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of that country?

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Naturalization

Front

Which term refers to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

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Bill of Rights

Front

What is the term for a formal written request, typically one signed by many people?

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Petition

Front

What is the term for someone who offers their services freely without pay?

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Volunteer

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What is the term for a legal document ordering someone to attend court?

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Subpoenaed