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Citizenship

Citizenship in a Democracy

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Citizenship the status of being a citizen, a person who by birth or naturalization enjoys certain rights and has certain duties in a nation-state
Lawful Permanent Resident an immigrant who is legally authorized to live and work in the United States permanently, but is not a U.S. citizen; also known as a resident alien or legal resident
Undocumented Immigrant a person who has come to the United States to live and work without the required legal papers
Naturalization a legal process through which a person not granted citizenship by birth can become a citizen of that country
Resident Alien an immigrant who has legal status in the United States; a lawful permanent resident
Green Card an identification card issued to immigrants who are legal residents of the United States
Liberalism an ideology favoring an active role for government in efforts to solve society’s problems
Conservatism an ideology favoring a limited role for government and more private initiative by nongovernmental groups in efforts to solve society’s problems
Libertarianism an ideology based on a strong belief in personal freedom and a minimal role for government
Environmentalism an ideology that emphasizes conservation and protection of the environment
Centrism an ideology at the middle of the political spectrum that combines elements of both liberal and conservative thought
Civil Society associations and other voluntary groups that form a middle layer in society between government and individual families
Social Capital the attitude, spirit, and willingness of people to engage together in civic activities; the connections and bonds that people can draw on to solve common problems
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