Unit 3 VOCAB: Citizenship (HMSCivics)

Front

the study of the duties and rights of citizens [hint: the class you're in]

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civics

Front

members of a community who owe loyalty to a government and, in turn, are entitled to the protection of that government

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citizens

Front

people who move permanently to a new country

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immigrant

Front

natural born citizens that have one or more parents with American citizenship

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law of blood

Front

natural born citizens that are born in the U.S., one of the 16 territories, or on a U.S. military base

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law of soil

Front

foreign-born residents who have not been naturalized

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alien

Front

a legal process to obtain citizenship in the U.S.

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naturalization

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legal aliens who have a green card, pay taxes and are protected by U.S. laws (cannot vote)

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resident

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actions that U.S. citizens "must" do such as obey law, pay taxes, jury duty

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obligations (duties)

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actions that U.S. citizens "should" do such as vote, volunteer, be informed

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responsibilities