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24 Cards in this Set
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Rights enjoyed by American citizens
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The right to attend church
The right to vote The right to have a fair trial Freedom of Speech Due Process |
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Citizen
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A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country
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Register for Selective Service
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Legal obligation if you are a man between 18-25
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What happens to illegal aliens, if they’re discovered?
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They can be arrested and deported
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Obligation
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Pay taxes
Jury Duty Defend the Nation (SS) Obey Laws |
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Natural Born Citizen
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Born in any of the 50 states, US Territory, D.C., or Military Base. Law of Blood or Law of Soil
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Naturalization
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Citizenship is obtained through a legal process
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law of blood
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Born to a US parent
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14th Amendment
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Defines and protects Citizenship
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responsibilities
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Volunteering in the community
Attending civic meetings Voting in elections |
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Requirements to be a Naturalized Citizen |
18yrs old Live in US for 5yrs Read, write, and speak English Good Moral Character Understand Civics |
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Steps for Naturalization |
1. Apply with USCIS 2. Pass Citizenship Exam 3. Ceremony and oath to US |
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Democracy |
a government in which citizens hold the power to rule |
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Republic |
a represented democracy in which citizens choose their lawmakers. Ruled by the people |
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Direct Democracy |
All citizens meet to discuss & vote on all items. Ruled by the people. |
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Constitutional Monarchy |
the power of the hereditary ruler is limited by the country’s constitution and laws |
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Absolute Monarchy |
Has a Hereditary ruler with absolute power (King or Queen who inherits/born into the position) |
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Autocracy |
Authoritarian government with a single ruler |
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Authoritarian Government & examples |
Ruler(s) inherit their position or take power by force. Examples:Absolute Monarchy,Dictatorship, Totalitarianism |
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Oligarchy |
a form of government in which a small group of wealthy people hold power |
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Majority Rule |
When citizens agree to abide by what more than half of the people want. |
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Confederal System of Government |
Local/State government has most of the power while National/Central has little power |
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Unitary System of Government |
National/Central government has most of the power while Local/State has little power |
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Federal System of Government/Federalism |
Both the National/Central government and the Local/State government share or divide power |
