1. GO #3
Citizenship
A Citizen is an individual with certain ________ and ______ under a government
and who, by _______ or by _______, owes allegiance to that government.
14th Amendment: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject
to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein
they reside.”
Citizenship is
defined by the
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Means of
obtaining
citizenship
2. 
Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the twentieth century have led to an
increasingly diverse society.
Personal traits of a good citizen
Thoughtful and effective participation in civic life depends upon the exercise of
_______________________.
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2. Effective participation in civic life can include:
 Formulating questions
 Analyzing information from a variety of sources
 Practicing thoughtful decision-making in personal, financial and civic matters
(e.g. voting and civic lessons)
 Expressing a position
 Devising and implementing a plan
Civic Duty Civic Responsibility
For government to be effective, A basic responsibility of citizenship
citizens must perform their is to contribute to the
_________________. __________________
Citizens who chose not to fulfill Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by
civic duties face _____________. ________; they are ____________
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Ways for citizens to participate in community service.
A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens.
1. Volunteer to support
2. Express concern about the
3. Help make the community