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Civics-Citizenship Test Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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What does the 14th amendment state?

A

all persons born or naturalized in the US are citizens of the US and of the State where they live.

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What is a citizen?

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A person who has specific rights and obligations within a political unit such as being a citizen of a country or state

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3
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Why is the 14th amendment important

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It means to be a U.S. citizen and protect certain rights of people

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4
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When can african american able to vote

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When the 14th amendment was established

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5
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Can u lose your american citizenship

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Only if u lie to the government in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen

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6
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Naturalization process (six steps)

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be 18
continuous resident for 5 years after being a legal permanent resident
speak, read, and write english
civics test (basic knowledge of US history and government)
oath of allegiance
good moral character

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7
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3 different ways of becoming a citizen

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born in the U.S. (law of soil)
parents born in the U.S. (law of blood)
naturalization

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8
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Can naturalized citizen vote

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Yes

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9
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Can any State Like Florida make or enforce any law which shall take away the privileges or immunities of US Citizens?

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NO

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10
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Is the naturalization process defined in the US constitution?

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No, it is regulated by Congress

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11
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How many time is citizenship found in the original US constitution without definition?

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11

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12
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What is the Citizenship Clause?

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It gives individuals born in the US especially at that time African Americans the right to citizenship?

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13
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How were African Americans treated before the 14th Amendment?

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They were not allowed to become citizens, and limited the rights of those who were able to escape slavery and become free

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14
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What is common good/public good?

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Belief or actions that are seen as benefit to the larger community rather than individual interests

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What is an obligation?

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Actions that citizens are required to do by law

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What is a responsbility?

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Actions that citizens should do for the common good such as voting

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17
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What depends on citizens fulfilling their obligations and responsibilities of citizenship?

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Stable Society

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18
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What kind of participations impacts society, politics, and government by shaping the publics expectations of government and social contract?

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Civic (citizen) participation

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What are the obligations?

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Obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nations (included Selective Service), Serve on juries

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20
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What does it mean to obey law?

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Citizens and non-citizens are obligated to obey laws whether they agree with them or not, and those who choose not to obey the laws may be punished for their crimes, and non-citizens they may also be deported

21
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What happens to Citizens who do not obey the laws?

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They may be punished for their crimes

22
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What happens to non-citizens who do not obey the laws?

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They may be deported

23
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Why do citizens pay taxes as an obligation?

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To support government functions and government services

24
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Are tax laws enacted the same as any other legislative process?

A

Yes

25
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What does it mean to defend the nation as an obligation?

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One must swear allegiance to support and defend the US Constitution and the law of the US against all enemies.

26
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What is Selective Service?

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A system by which mean (ages 18-25) register with the US government for military services

27
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What age must you be to register for the Selective Service?

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18-25

28
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What does it mean to serve on juries as a obligation?

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It means that citizens who have reached 18 years of age may be called upon to serve on a jury

29
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What Amendment of the US Constitution provides for a trial by jury?

A

The Sixth Amendment

30
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Which Amendment states “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed?”

A

The Sixth Amendment

31
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What age must you be to serve on a jury?

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18 years

32
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What are the responsibilities of a citizen?

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Voting, Attending civic meetings, petitioning government, running for office

33
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What does it mean to have the responsibility to vote?

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Citizens have a responsibility to select public officials who will represent their interests in government

34
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What does it mean to have the responsibility to attend civic meetings?

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Civic meetings are way for citizens to be active participants in their government, these meetings are helps to inform and learn from the public.

35
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What does it mean to have the responsibility to petition the government?

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It means individuals have the right to come together with others and express, promoted, purse, and defend common interests.

36
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What is peaceful assembly?

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It is understood as freedom of association

37
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What must the right of individuals to express themselves be balance against?

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The need to maintain public order

38
Q

True of False
Are people not protected when they bring to the government’s attention their unresolved concerns provide information to political leaders about unpopular policies an issues and expose government misconduct?

A

False

39
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Who has a responsibility to run for office?

A

Citizens

40
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Define 14th Amendment

A

Defines citizenship, grants citizenship to former slaves, and defines voters as males at least 21 years of age

41
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Define alien

A

Any person not a citizen or national of a country

42
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Define citizen

A

a legal member of a state and/or country

43
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What is law of blood?

A

A person in which are born from parents of US CItizens

44
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What is law of soil?

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A person born on US ground

45
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Define legal permanent resident

A

Someone who is legally and permanently living in the US, but not a citizen

46
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Define naturalization

A

The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen

47
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Define resident

A

Someone who lives in a place for a continuous period time

48
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In the law of soil what is considered US ground?

A

US territories-5, military bases, and US Embassies

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