Citizenship, Participation, and Elections

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to citizenship, political participation, and the election process based on the lecture notes.

Naturalized Citizen

A person who has been granted citizenship after meeting certain requirements.

Green Card

A document that allows a foreign national to live and work permanently in the United States.

Undocumented Immigrants

Individuals residing in the U.S. without legal authorization.

Political Ideology

A set of beliefs and values that guide an individual’s view of the government.

Political Socialization

The process by which individuals form their political beliefs and values, influenced by various factors.

Democrats

A political party that generally favors social equality, environmental protection, and healthcare improvements.

Republicans

A political party that generally favors free market policies, lower taxes, and a strong national defense.

Voter Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election.

Primary Election

An election to determine a party's candidate for the general election.

General Election

An election in which voters select candidates for office.

Media Bias

A perceived bias of journalists and news producers within the mass media.

Fake News

False or misleading information presented as news.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal wage that can be paid to workers.

Gun Control

Laws and policies that regulate the manufacture, sale, possession, and use of firearms.

Abortion

The termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.

Immigration Policy

Government regulations and laws that control the flow of people entering a country.

Interest Groups

Organizations of people who share common objectives and actively seek to influence public policy.

PACs (Political Action Committees)

Organizations that raise money for political candidates and campaigns.

Electronic Media

Media that use electronic devices to distribute information, such as the internet and broadcast television.