SS.7.C.2.1 - Define the term "citizen," and identify legal means of becoming a United States citizen. |
Vocabulary
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citizen
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A member of a community of people who owe loyalty to a government and, in turn, are entitled to its protection
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citizenship
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The rights and duties of citizens
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civics
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The study of the rights and duties of citizens
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government
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A ruling authority for a community
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alien
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A foreign-born resident of the United States who has not been naturalized
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immigrant
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An individual who moves permanently to a new country
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refugee
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A person who has left his or her home to escape danger such as persecution by the government, war, or natural disaster
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naturalization
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A legal process to obtain citizenship
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law of blood
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Citizenship is not determined by place of birth but by having one or both parents who are citizens of the state
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law of soil
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Citizenship is not determined by place of birth, but by having one or both parents who are citizens of the state
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duty
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An action we are required to perform
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responsibility
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An obligation that we meet of our own free will
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1. Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Passing a U.S. history and government exam
Working in the U.S. for at least five years
Being born to American parents
Serving in the U.S. military
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The diagram below shows some general eligibility requirements.
2. Which statement completes the diagram?
Joining a military service
Obtaining a driver's license
Becoming a naturalized citizen
Receiving a social security card
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The table below describes permanent resident status.
3. Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?
The number of person seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.
The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.
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Application Activity
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