vocabulary citizenship

citizen

a person who is a legal member of a nation, country or self- governing community

Naturalized citizen

a legal permanant resident that passes a test to show they understand the history and constitution of the US

civic responsibility

obligations that each person has to society. like voting, obeying the laws, paying taxes

personal responsibilities

obligations that each person assumes individually; accepting consequences for actions, behave in a civil manner

common good

the good of the community as a whole

refugee

people who must flee from danger in their native countries and find residence outside their homeland

law permanent resident

immigrants who have been granted a visa document saying they have permission to travel to the US

undocumented immigrant

individuals who enter the US without a legal permission or who enter as tourists and stay longer than their tourist status allows

economic rights

rights needed to earn a living and to acquire and transfer property or to produce goods and services

political rights

allow citizens to participates in the politicial process; due process of the law, serve on juries, seek, and hold public office

individual/ personal rights

specific rights that belong to each person, such as those listed in the bill of rights rather than general rights

jus sanguine

being born of American parents

jus soli

being born on American soil

naturalization

a legal process to obtain citizenships

immigrant

a person coming to the US with the intent to become a citizen