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44 Cards in this Set
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what is the first step in the naturalization process?
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you must complete an application and mail it to the US Citizenship and Immigration services
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what are the 5 criteria that must be met before you can start the naturalization process?
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18 years old
lawful resident or 5 years read, write and speak English good moral character show an understanding of US civics |
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What is the second step in the naturalization process?
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take the US citizenship test on US civics
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What is the last step in the naturalization process?
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attend a special ceremony where the applicants take an oath saying that they will be loyal to the US
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What are the criteria for being called a natural born citizen?
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born in the 50 states
- born in an american territory or US military base - born on US soil but your parents are not US citizens |
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what do you promise to do when a person becomes naturalized?
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they must swear to obey the US constitution
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What is the definition of the word duty?
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actions that we are required to perform
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list 5 duties of US citizens?
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1- obey laws
2- pay taxes 3- defend nation 4- serve in court 5- attend school |
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how can someone ages 18-25 serve our nation?
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male citizens should register with the government so that they could be drafted into war
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responsibility
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it is an obligation we meet out of under our free will
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what are 3 responsibilities of all US citizens?
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- to be informed citizens by voting
- respect the rights of others - contributing to the common good |
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legal aliens have many legal rights...name 6 of them
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- hold jobs
- own property - attend public schools - receive government services - pay taxes - have the right to be protected by law |
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can legal aliens vote in US elections?
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No
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can legal aliens run for public office?
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no
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can legal aliens serve on a jury?
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no
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can a legal aliens work in most government jobs?
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no
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name three ways that someone can lose their citizenship?
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- expatriatation
- denaturalization - being convicted of certain crimes |
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expatriatation
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someone who gives their allegiance to a foreign country
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denaturalization
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naturalized citizens who were found to have lied on their citizenship application
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what crimes would you have to be convicted of in order for you to lose your citizenship status?
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- found guilty of treason
- found guilty of taking part in a rebellion - found guilty of trying to overthrow the government by violent means |
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there are two types of representative democracy. name them
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- republic
- constitutional monarchy |
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republic
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when citizens have a role of choosing who will be the head of the governnment
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constitutional monarchy
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when the power of the hereditary ruler is limited by the country's costitution and laws
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authoritarian regimes
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when the power of the government is held by a group who is not accountable for the people
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dictatorship
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came to power by force and leads the government with complete control
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what are the 3 levels of government in the US?
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- federal
- state - local |
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what is the role of the national government in the US?
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- highest level of authority over the citizens in that country
- makes and enforces laws for the entire country - sets up basic rules for citizenship |
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what is the role of the state government in the US?
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- each state has own gov't
- set up marriage laws - rules for education - hold state elections - manage public health and safety - builds roads and bridges |
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what is the role of local government in the US?
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- provide schools
- police - firefighters - emergency medical services - local courts of law - public street lights - street cleaning |
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does state and local governments have the ability to alter national/federal law?
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no
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what are the consequences for an illegal alien if they are found in the US?
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arrested and returned back to their home country
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why is life hard for illegal aliens in the US?
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- no friends or family here
- no place to live or make money |
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can illegal aliens work in the US? explain
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No, it is illegal to hire an illegal immigrant. If they do find work, it is usually low paying and no benefits
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most of the immigrants who are legally coming into the US are coming from where?
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Latin America
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what group of immigrants were entering into the US before the 1800's?
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African Americans
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what happened to immigration between 1830-1890?
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the immigration population increased
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by the year 2040, what ethnic group is predicted to make up most of the US?
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- African Americans
- Asians - Hispanics |
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What is Americorps?
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- people who work in education, public safety, health care and the environment
- for every year of service in this program, you get money to live and pay for college |
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what is Seniorcorps?
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older americans who serve their community
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explain learn and serve America
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this organization promotes service learning in schools
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where did most of the US immigrants come from at the start of this land?
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Asia
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as a 7th grader, what is your civic responsibility?
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most states have laws that require children to attend schools between the ages of 7-16 years old
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define public policy
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the decisions and actions a government takes to solve problems in a community
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define the word majority rule
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it is a political principal providing that a majority of the members of a community has the power to make laws binding upon all of the people.
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