Civics and Rights 2

Patriotism

• Love of one’s country

• A strong dislike for other nations

• Indifference towards national issues

• A desire to travel abroad

Naturalization

• The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen

• A method of voting in elections

• A type of immigration status

• A legal term for citizenship revocation

Self-reliance

• Depending on oneself, rather than on others

• Relying on friends for support

• Seeking help from family members

• Trusting in external resources

Civic responsibility

• Things that citizens are legally required to do, such as paying taxes.

• Things that citizens should do but are not legally required to do, such as voting.

• Things that citizens can choose to ignore without any consequences.

• Things that citizens must do to avoid legal penalties.

Jury

• A group of citizens that hears the case against the person accused of a crime.

• A legal document that outlines the charges against a defendant.

• A type of evidence presented in court to support a case.

• A person who defends the accused in a court of law.

Right of petition

• The right of citizens to bring their concerns to government leaders and be heard

• The right to vote in elections

• The right to free speech and expression

• The right to bear arms

Honesty

• Telling the truth

• Keeping secrets

• Making excuses

• Being deceptive

Trustworthiness

• Being a person who others know they can trust.

• Always telling the truth, regardless of the situation.

• Being reliable only when it is convenient.

• Having a good reputation without any actions to support it.