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Unit 1 Vocab
US Citizenship
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | Taking responsibility of one's actions |
| Alien | Non-citizen; person in the country with permission from the government |
| Citizen | Member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to the gov't and is entitled to protection |
| Courtesy | Showing respect and being polite to others |
| Diverse | DIfferent |
| Duty | Task citizens are required to perform |
| Responsibility | Taking care of what you are supposed to without reminders |
| Honesty | To tell the truth |
| Immigration | Moving from one country to another to live permanently |
| Jury | Body of citizens selected to evaluate evidence |
| Naturalization | Legal process for becoming a citizen |
| Patriotism | Showing pride and respect for one's country |
| Respect for the Law | Follow the laws/rules set by the government or those in charge |
| Responsibility | Task citizens complete on a voluntary basis |
| Self-Reliance | Being able to care for and and do things for oneself |
| Trustworthy | Being able to be relied upon |
| Vote | A choice that gets counted |
| 14th Amendment | Change to the constitution defining citizenship and ensuring state due process |