The Meaning of Citizenship key terms

A person with certain rights and duties under a government.

• naturalized

• citizen

• alien

• representative

What is the term for a person who is not a citizen but lives in a country?

• citizen

• alien

• voter

• delegate

Which of the following describes someone who has become a citizen through a legal process?

• naturalized

• native

• alien

• resident

Who is responsible for representing citizens in a government?

• immigrant

• naturalized

• alien

• representative

The concept of a government of laws

• rule of law

• jury of peers

• witnesses

• candidate

• common good

What is the main purpose of laws in a society?

• To maintain order and protect rights

• To increase taxes

• To encourage immigration

• To elect officials

Which term refers to a person who represents others in making laws?

• alien

• representative

• naturalized

• citizen

What is the process called when someone moves permanently to a new country?

• immigration

• representation

• legislation

• naturalization