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Unit 1
US Citizenship [for Unit 1]
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | taking responsibility for one’s actions |
| Alien | non-citizen; person in the country with permission of 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. |
| Responsible | 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 |
| Respect for Others | allowing others to make their views known |
| 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. |