Chapter 14

2. the law /Follow all local, state, and federal laws.
4. process/The way people participate in government decisions and leadership
5. good /What benefits everyone in a community, not just individuals.
7. taxes /Give required money to the government to support public services
10. residency /Legal permission to live and work in the U.S. without being a citizen.
12. of the naturalization process /The effects of becoming a citizen, such as gaining voting rights and legal protections.
13. of Blood /Citizenship based on the citizenship of one’s parents.
14. of Soil /Citizenship based on being born in a country’s territory.
18. of U.S. citizenship /Actions citizens should take to support democracy
19. /A person who is legally recognized as a member of a country
20. /A person who comes to live permanently in another country.
21. means /Ways allowed or approved by the Constitution.
24. Amendment /A U.S constitutional amendment that grants citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the U.S. and guarantees equal protection under the law.
25. for office/Trying to be elected to a government position

1. leaders or laws in elections
3. Service/Registering for possible military service (required for certain males)
6. process /The legal steps an immigrant takes to become a U.S. citizen.
8. civic meetings/Going to meetings about local or government issues
9. of U.S. citizenship /Duties citizens must follow
11. citizen /A person who becomes a U.S. citizen after being born in another country.
15. government/Formally asking the government to change or fix something
16. participant/Being involved in civic and community life.
17. –/The status of being a citizen, with rights and responsibilities
22. citizen /A person who is legally a citizen of the United States
23. services /Serving on a jury when called to help decide court cases