Civics Chapter 1

Civics

The study of the rights and duties of citizens

Immigrants

an individual who moves permanently to a new country

What are two ways someone is a natural born citizen?

Citizen born in the United States or to U.S. citizens outside of the United States

Naturalization

The legal process by which a person born outside of the U.S. may become a citizen.

Refugees

People who are seeking to escape dangers in their home countries

Citizen

a legally recognized member of a country

legal permanent resident

someone here legally, living in the US but is not a citizen; They can hold jobs, own property, pay taxes; cannot vote

Nonimmigrant

people who are allowed to enter the country temporarily under certain conditions, such as crewmen, students, and temporary workers

Undocumented Immigrant

a person who has come to the United States to live and work without the required legal papers

What is the first step in the naturalization process?

Entering the country legally

How long does someone need to live in the U.S. before becoming a naturalized citizen?

Five years

Duties

actions that citizens are required to perform

Steps in the naturalization process

1. Fill out application

2. Apply for a green card

3. Interview

4. Take and pass test (speak, read, write English)

5. Take oath

Responsibilities

things that we should do as citizens