Citizenship Vocab CRM 1.1

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a person who legally belongs to, gives allegiance to, and has the rights and protections of a country.

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citizen

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the study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how government works.

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civics

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Principle that the country of nationality of a child is determined by the country of nationality of the parents.

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law of blood

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any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern.

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civic participation

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When an individual is moving to a new country, with plans to live there permanently.

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immigrant

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Principle that the country of nationality of an individual is determined by their place of birth.

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law of soil

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Amendment in the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship and states that ALL citizens are equal under the law.

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14th Amendment

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legal process by which a person who was born in one country becomes a citizen of another.

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naturalization

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a system under which all men ages 18-24 are required to register for military service

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selective service

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An act that is beneficial for all or most members of a given community.

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common good