history test Flashcards
What is a citizen?
Someone who is naturalized and born in the united states
What is an immigrant?
Someone who is not born in the US but comes over to the US
What areas have been the main source of immigrants in America in recent years?
South America As well as Central Americas
What is popular sovereignty?
The Government is given power by the people to make decisions
What are some shared American values?
We all have a religious view.
What are ways the American workforce has changed recently?
More jobs plus competitors and New items.
What is naturalization?
When someone from a different country becomes a citizen of a different country
What is a refugee?
Someone who got forced to flee their country
What do naturalized citizens pledge their allegiance to?
To whatever country naturalized them.
What is a duty and a responsibility? What’s the difference?
A duty is something we are required to do. A responsibility is something that we do voluntarily. A duty and responsibility is different because one is voluntary and the other is a requirement.
What is the common good
Facilities
How can a person lose their citizenship?
The government can take it away in federal court.
Why is it important to be informed?
You need it to be knowledgeable
Why do Americans volunteer?
The US has a long history of volunteerism.
What is tolerance?
Accepting that we may disagree with are fellow citizens.
