Government
organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise political authority
Naturalization
process where non-citizens gain citizenship
Birthrate
number of live births per 1000 members
Census
official counting of population
alien
permanent residents of the US who are still citizens of another country
civics
study of citizenship
native-born
born in your country
migration
movement of large numbers of people from region to region
demographics
study of characteristics of human population
death rate
number of deaths per 1000 members
refugee
people escaping dangers in their home country like war and famine
immigrant
people who came here from other countries and adopted American customs
quota
specific number of immigrants from countries allowed to enter country each year
What are the origins of citizenship?
Rome and Asia
Where did the first people to settle in North America come from?
Asia
Describe the first Europeans to arrive in the Americas.
They were willing to go to another country unknown to them, to search for recources
Which type of people settled the 13 colonies?
people from the British Isles
When did the federal government start placing limits on immigration?
New immigrants angered citizens and they clashed over religion and culture, they were too many
What is the "American Dream"?
Hope for a better life.
What is the naturalization? What types of questions are asked during these exams?
The process where non-citizens gain citizenship. They ask about government and history
Name and explain four types of governments. Which type of government is in the US?
monarchy-ruled by queen or king
dictatorship-ruled with complete an absolute power by one person
theocracy-ruled by religious leaders
democracy-people rule directly or they pick representatives to make decisions for them
What are some duties of citizens?
obey the laws, pay taxes, defend the nation and serve in court
What are some responsibilities of citizens?
be informed, vote, participate