Unit 3 VOCAB: Citizenship (HMSCivics)

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Study of citizens' duties and rights (class you're in)

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civics

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Members of a community loyal to a government, entitled to its protection.

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Citizens

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People who move permanently to a new country

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Immigrant

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Natural born citizens with American parent(s)

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Law of blood

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Natural born citizens born in the U.S., its territories, or military bases.

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Law of soil

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Foreign-born residents not naturalized

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Alien

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Legal process for U.S. citizenship.

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naturalization

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

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Resident

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U.S. citizens must obey laws, pay taxes, and serve on juries.

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obligations (duties)

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U.S. citizens should vote, volunteer, and be informed.

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responsibilities