Unit Four: Citizenship and Immigration

Front

What is the term for the process of gaining citizenship by completing the requirements set by Congress?

Back

naturalization

Front

What is the term for a legal process by which people fleeing legitimate danger may arrive in the U.S. and ask permission to stay?

Back

Asylum

Front

This agency is in charge of securing the borders of the United States.

Back

Department of Homeland Security

Front

What is the Quota System?

Back

A system created to limit the number of immigrants who could be in America.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a civic duty? Obey laws, Pay Taxes, Jury Duty, Register & Vote

Back

Register & Vote

Front

What happens if citizens do not fulfill their civic duties?

Back

face legal consequences

Front

Public schools will only exist if... Citizens pay their taxes, Citizens are willing to serve on juries, Your family is on the school board, Your family votes in local elections

Back

Citizens pay their taxes

Front

What do we call actions that citizens perform voluntarily to promote the common good?

Back

Civic Responsibilities

Front

The government agency that keeps records on and may implement the draft is called the __________.

Back

Selective Service

Front

How might the IRCA affect relations between the U.S. and countries like Mexico?

Back

It could create tensions over immigration policies.