Americans, Citizenship, and Governments *Finished* (Added some new terms)

Popular Sovereignty

Idea that the government gets its power from the people.

arbitrary

unrestrained

immigrant

a person who moves permanently to a new country

distinct

separate

institution

A key practice, relationship, or organization in a society.

Values

general beliefs people use to make decisions

ethnic group

People who have the same national, cultural or racial background.

refugee

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

priority

highest ranking

deny

To take away a right or privilege.

alien

A foreign-born resident of the United States who has not been naturalized.

naturalization

A legal process to become a citizen.

citizenship

The rights and duties of citizens.

civics

The study of the rights and duties of citizens.

government

The ruling authority for a community.

citizen

A person who is loyal to a government and is protected by that government.

responsibility

An obligation that we meet of our own free will.

duty

An action we are required to do.

volunteerism

Giving your time and services to others without expecting payment.

welfare

the health, prosperity, and happiness of the members of a community

tolerance

Respecting and accepting others.

draft

To call for military service.

register

To record or enroll formally.

asia

This is where we believe Native Americans originally came from.

africa

Continent where people came from against their will.

Blue collar workers

Work in factories or other manual labor jobs.

White collar workers

Work in offices.

milk monsters (white people)

The largest ethnic group in the United States.

hispanics

The second largest ethnic group in the United States.

black people

The third largest ethnic group in the United States.

obey the law
pay taxes
defend the nation
serve in court
attend school

List 5 duties of American citizens:

be informed and vote
participate in government and your community
respect the rights and property of others
respect different opinions and ways of life

List 4 responsibilities of American citizens:

Expatriation, denaturalization or being convicted of certain crimes can lead to

Loss of Citizenship

Fill out an application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Talk with a USCIS official Pass a citizenship exam
Attend a citizenship ceremony.

Naturalization