Flashcard Civics Vocabulary

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What is the definition of "Allegiance"?

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Loyalty to a person or place

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Who is considered a "Citizen"?

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A person who is legally recognized as a member of a certain state or country

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What does "Citizenship" refer to?

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The status of having the rights, privileges, and duties of a legal member of a group

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What was Ellis Island used for?

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A federally-owned inspection site in New York that was formerly used to process immigrants arriving to the United States.

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What is an "Embassy"?

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The official place of business of an ambassador (official representative) to a foreign country

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What is a "Green Card"?

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The document held by a permanent resident that authorizes them to reside indefinitely in the United States.

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What does "Immigration" mean?

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The act of permanently settling in a foreign country

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What is "Jurisdiction"?

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The official power of an entity to make legal decisions and judgments

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Who is a "Migrant Worker"?

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A person who temporarily moves to a country in order to take a short-term job

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What does "Nationality" refer to?

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The status of belonging to a country; the place/culture that a person identifies with