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civics
the study of the rights and duties of citizens
Ancient Greece
the concept of citizenship dates back more the 2,500 years to…
citizenship
the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country
citizen
community members who owe loyalty to the government and are entitled to protections from it
Out of many, one
What does E pluribus unum mean?
E pluribus unum
What phrase is found on the back of every American coin?
the Spanish
Who were the first Europeans to settle permanently in North America?
a land of promise
After gaining its independence from England, what did the United States begin to become known as throughout Europe?
more than half
By 1920, how many American lived in towns or cities?
service economy
to earn a living by providing services- such as practicing law or medicine, programming computers, teaching, etc.
service economy
In the past few decades, manufacturing has lost ground to what?
Hispanic Americans
What is the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States?
values
broad ideas about what is good or desirable, and are shared by people in a society
freedom, equality, opportunity, justice, democracy, unity, respect, and tolerance
What are some basic American values?
popular sovereignty
government by consent of the governed
examples of popular sovereignty in the United States
fair, free, and regular elections; equal justice under the law; majority rules through the people’s representatives in government
a single language- English
What is a significant source of unity in the United States?
instituions
sets of ideas that people have about relationships, obligations, roles, and functions
family
What is the most important institution in American life?
religious institutions
can promote social unity and provide a sense of meaning and belonging
churches, temples, and mosques
examples of religious institutions:
educational institutions
at all levels reflect our society’s culture, history, and learning, create a common identity, and promote personal growth and developement
social institutions
another way we share our common values
clubs and volunteer service organizations
examples of a social institution:
by birth, or naturalization
The U.S. Constitution establishes two ways to become a citizen- what are they?
naturalization
a legal process that allows foreign-born people to become citizens of the U.S.
aliens
noncitizens
immigrants
people who move permanently to a new country
5 years
How long do most aliens have to wait before filing for an application for citizenship in the naturalization process?
3 years
How long does an alien that is married to a U.S. citizen have to wait before filing for an application for citizenship in the naturalization process?
file for an application for citizenship
If you are at least 18 years old, and have lives for at least three months in the state where you seek naturalization, you may:
be interviewed by an USCIS official and take a citizenship exam
After their paperwork is checked by the USCIS, an alien then has to:
citizenship exam
Questions about reading, writing, and speaking English and basic facts about the history and the government of the United States are on the:
attend a ceremony and pledge an oath of allegiance
If an application is granted to an alien, the final step in naturalization is to:
also is granted citizenship
If an alien is granted U.S. citizenship and their child(ren) is under 18, the child(ren):
1924
When did Congress make all native Americans citizens of the United States?
denaturalization, expatriation, or being convicted of certain crimes
What are the three ways a citizen can lose citizenship?
only the federal government
Who can take citizenship away?
denaturalization
the loss of citizenship through fraud or deception during the naturalization process
expatriation
giving up one’s citizenship by leaving one’s native country to live in a foreign country; can be voluntary or involuntary
punishment for a crime
the loss of citizenship when convicted of federal crimes that involve extreme disloyalty, including: treason, participation in a rebellion, and attempts to overthrow the government through violent means
12 million
About how many aliens are living in the U.S. illegally?
deport
to send an illegal alien back to their own country
resident alien
a person from a foreign country who has established permanent residence in the U.S.
as long as they wish
How long can a resident alien stay in the U.S without becoming American citizens?
nonresident alien
a person from a foreign country who expects to stay in the United Sates for a short, specified period
refugee
a person fleeing from their country to escape persecution
similarities to U.S. citizens
Aliens can hold jobs, own property, attend public schools, and receive government services; they pay taxes and are entitled to legal protection
differences from U.S. citizens
Aliens do not have full political rights, meaning they can’t vote in elections or run for office; they may not serve on juries or work most government jobs, and must carry identification cards at all times.
to provide laws
What is the most important purpose of a government?
public policy
a course of government action to achieve community goals
democracy
direct democracy
all citizens meet to debate government matters and vote first hand (not practical for countries with a large population)
representative democracy
citizens choose a smaller group to represent them, make laws, and govern on their behalf
republic
monarchy
a government with a hereditary ruler (king, queen, etc.)
majority rule
according to this principle, citizens agree that when differences of opinion arise, they will abide by what most people want, while still respecting the rights of those in the minority
authoritarian regime
power is held by an individual or a group not accountable to the people
totalitarian
the government’s control extends to almost all aspects of people’s lives