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Immigration/Citizens
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Citizen | legal member of a country with rights and duties |
| Naturalization | Legal process to become a citizen |
| Legal Alien | A person from another country who is living in the US with permission from the government |
| Immigrate | Move from one country to another |
| Two ways to become a US Citizen | Birth & Naturalization |
| Amendment | A formal change made to the United States Constitution |
| 14th Amendment | Defines who is a citizen of the United States |
| diverse | Having a range of different cultures, beliefs, or ethnicities. Diversity represents difference! |
| Two things that create a diverse society | Immigration and Naturalization |
| Things required of citizens COPSA ... legal consequences if you do not do so! MUST DOS! | Duties |
| Things all citizens SHOULD DO but not required by law to contribute to the common good | Responsibilities |
| COPSA | Court duty - serve on jury or witness, Obey laws, Pay taxes, , Serve in military if called, attend school DUTIES.... Must dos!!! |
| THRIVE | Take part in gov't, Help your community, Respect the rights of others, Informed on issues, Vote, Everyone contributes to the common good |