TCI 1.1 Key Terms

A noncitizen resident from another location.

• Alien

• Citizen

• Immigrant

• Naturalized Citizen

Person with the legal status and rights connected with being a full member of a nation.

• Alien

• Citizen

• Immigrant

• Naturalized Citizen

Person who moves to a country to live there permanently.

• Alien

• Citizen

• Immigrant

• Naturalized Citizen

An immigrant who can legally live in a country permanently.

• Alien

• Citizen

• Lawful Permanent Resident

• Naturalized Citizen

Person who has satisfied the legal requirements of becoming a citizen of a country.

• Alien

• Citizen

• Immigrant

• Naturalized Citizen

Legal membership to a state or country.

• Citizenship

• Due Process

• Naturalization

• Rule of Law

A person who lives in a place

• Citizenship

• Resident

• Naturalization

• Rule of Law

Idea that everyone must follow the laws, and no on is above the law.

• Citizenship

• Due Process

• Naturalization

• Rule of Law

Idea that everyone has access to a fair legal system and cannot be deprived of their life, liberty, or property without trial.

• Citizenship

• Due Process

• Naturalization

• Rule of Law

Process used by someone to become a citizen of a nation.

• Citizenship

• Due Process

• Naturalization

• Rule of Law