Unit 1 Civics Vocabulary: citizenship Traits, Rights, and Responsibilities

Trustworthiness

People can trust you and you tell the truth

Patriotism

To love your country

Courtesy

To be polite

Trait

A characteristic of a person

Self Reliance

Replying on yourself and your own resources

Resident

Living somewhere on a long term basis

Naturalization

Process of becoming a citizen

Accountability

Being responsible (doing what you SHOULD do) (not responsibility)

Voluntary

Service that is not required

Duty

Something you MUST do

Citizenship

To be a member of a country with all the rights, priviledges, and duties given

Legal consequences

Punishments handed down by the law, such as jail or fines

Summoned

Called to appear (must show up)

Responsibility

Something you SHOULD do

Birthright

When citizenship is automatically given at birth

Territory

An area controlled by another country

Immigrate

Moving into another country

Refugee/Asylum

A person who is seeking safety from violence

Rights

Power held bu an individual, group, or entity given by law

Equality

Fairness upheld by courts

Rule of Law

All people must obey the law