Civics EOC Study Guide

The 14th Amendment defines citizenship as

• Natural Born

• Natural Born or Naturalized

• Naturalized

• born in a foreign country

Requirements for Naturalization

• 18+ years old and Lawful permanent resident for 5 years

• Read,Write,Speak English

• Good Moral Character

• Understand US History and Civics

You can be natural born through

• heredity

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

• paying money

The Naturalization process affects all aspects of __________

Civic Duties/Obligations

• Obey the Law

• Pay Taxes

• Attend School

• Serve in Court

• Defend the Nation

Civic Responsibilities

• Be Informed and Vote

• Pay Taxes

• Attend Civic Meetings

• Petition the Government

• Run for Office

A concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above the law __________

How do interest groups work to influence the government?

• lobbying

• raising money through PAC's

• protesting

• endorsing candidates

The Media has three main roles:

• Gatekeeper

• Agenda Setter

• Watchdog

• Bookkeeper

A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

• Bandwagon

• Bias