Civics in Practice Ch 1

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The study of citizenship and government.

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Civics

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A legally recognized member of a country.

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citizen, citizens

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The organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise political authority over a group of people.

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Government

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People who came here from other countries.

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immigrants, immigrant

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A specific number.

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quota

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A person born in the United States is a(n) ____________ citizen.

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native born, native-born, natural born, natural-born

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The process in which an alien can become a citizen.

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naturalization

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People who are trying to escape dangers in their home countries.

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refugees, refugee

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An official, periodic counting of a population.

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census

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In what year was the first American census held?

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1790