Civic Knowledge Flashcard

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Define what a citizen is in your own words.

Back

A person who is a legal member of a country.

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List three requirements for naturalization in the United States.

Back

Being 18 or older, having a green card, passing a civics test

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Identify the main role of the Vice President in the Senate.

Back

To vote in case of a tie

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Name two rights that legal aliens have in the United States.

Back

Owning property, attending public schools

Front

Compare and contrast the duties and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.

Back

Duties include obeying laws, responsibilities include voting.

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Explain the relationship between state and federal governments, using examples from the exam.

Back

State and federal governments share power in a federal system.

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Explain the concepts of civic duties and responsibilities to a current event, discuss how they influence public participation in democracy.

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Civic duties and responsibilities encourage active participation in democracy.