SOCIAL STUDIES Flashcards
what is the colors of the national flag
black, green and gold
who is a citizen
a citizen is a native or inhabitant of a town or country or
a native or naturalized member of a country who is entitled to protection from the government of the country
what is naturalization
a citizen in one country but whose application for citizenship in another country was successful
what is citizenship
the legal status of a person in a particular country
rights of a citizen
legal social or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
list 5 rights of a citizen
1 rights to life,liberty,security,enjoyment of property and the right not to be
2 To vote or join a political party
3 Freedom of movement
4 freedom of thought and expression
5 freedom of association and assembly
6 freedom of conscience and religious and observation
steps of the naturalization process
- File a declaration of intention
*Live in US for over 5 years - Learn english civic US history
- File an application of naturalization
- Meeting with an immigration examiner
- Court appearance 10 oath allegiance
who is a citizen?
A citizen is a native or inhabitant of a country, town, or city.
Documents that identify a person as a Jamaican
TRN
Passport
ID
Birth Certificate
Drivers Licence
NIS
What year was the coat of arm designed
1661
who designed the coat of arms
William Sancroft
what are the symbols on the national coat of arms?
*the crocodile
*The red crest with five pineapples
* The Indigenous people (Arawaks)
*Royal helmet and mantle
How many national goals are there?
there are 4 national goals
What are the 4 national goals?
The 4 national goals are:
*Jamaicans are empowered to achieve their fullest potential
*The Jamaican society is secure, cohesive and just
*Jamaica’s economy is prosperous
*Jamaica has a healthy natural environment
what is communication?
Communication is the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another.
what are 5 forms of communication?
*Verbal
*Non-verbal
*Written
*Visual
*Listening
who is a leader?
A leader is someone who directs or leads a group or institution.
what is leadership?
The action of leading a group of people or an organization eg. a country
what are the traits of a leader?
*Honest
Trustworthy
*Reliable
*Disciplined
*Should have integrity
*Hard working and selfless and willing to place the needs of the people first.
what are the different types of leaders?
*Democratic leader
*Auto-cratic leader
*Laissez-faire leader
*Authoritarian leader
