Each citizen has an equal say and vote in each decision

Things you are not required to do but should

Naturalized born citizen

Born on US soil, to non-citizens who is a legal citizen of the US from birth

Take a naturalization test and become an American citizen

Someone who possesses citizenship in two or more countries

A person who moves to the US with the intention of staying and becoming a citizen

People in the US without permission

Not citizens but have government permission

Difference between direct and representative democracy

In direct democracy, citizens make and pass laws. In representative democracy, representatives elected by the people make and pass the laws on behalf of the people.

Prohibited actions for legal non-citizens in the U.S.

Vote, run for office, serve jury duty.

the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about a particular issue or person

age, gender, income race, religion, occupation in place of residence

television, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, internet websites, books.

not as reliable because some people vote a straight ticket without viewing the issues whereas other simply like the way a candidate looks

a survey in which individuals are asked to answer questions about an issue or a person most accurate answer

opinion polls that include both men and women of nearly all Races income ages and viewpoints

ad that makes you look average norma

an attack ad that gives your opponent a negative label

ad that makes candidate look unbeatable

Glittering generality

statement that sounds good but does not mean a whole lot

ad that shows your candidates with positive images

a bleach of support by a famous person

candidates party affiliation on ballot

elections where citizens can't remove an elected official from office

citizens vote directly on state law local law or state amendment

citizens proposed by law by petition and submitted to a vote

Requirements to vote in North Carolina

must be 18 must live in the country for 30 days ,cannot be serving a felony sentence, must register must be US citizen

location where voting takes place

Can't make it to polls

absent ballot for voters who cannot get to the ballot on Election Day

results also called returns take that to election board can take days to declare winner

major networks predict winners before actual winner is decided ,predictions are usually correct

Citizenship & Government Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Civics

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The study of rights and duties of citizens

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Citizens

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Owe loyalty to the government and in return receive protection

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Theocracy

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Government controlled by religious leaders

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Monarchy

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Government controlled by a king or a queen

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Dictatorship

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Leader runs every aspect of each citizen's lives

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Oligarchy

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Controlled by few powerful and elite citizens

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Representative democracy

Back

Citizens select individuals to make decisions on their behalf

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