Citizenship and the Political Process

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Across
  1. 3. Classical political philosophy emphasizing civic virtue, public service, and the common good.
  2. 6. A generally voluntary action that contributes to a healthy democracy.
  3. 8. Natural right emphasized by John Locke involving ownership of possessions and resources.
  4. 12. Work performed to benefit the community rather than solely for personal gain.
  5. 14. Legally required payments to government that help fund public services.
  6. 16. Fourteenth Amendment guarantee that states must provide equal protection of the laws to persons within their jurisdiction.
  7. 18. Welfare and interests of society as a whole.
  8. 19. An obligation that citizens are legally required to fulfill.
  9. 21. Approval of the governed that provides government with legitimate authority.
  10. 22. First Amendment freedom protecting peaceful gatherings and protests.
  11. 25. Political party whose 2024 platform emphasized large-scale deportations and stricter immigration enforcement.
  12. 27. Rights individuals possess independently of government.
  13. 29. Type of citizenship held by an individual who is a citizen of two countries.
  14. 30. Willingness to place the interests of the community above personal gain.
  15. 32. Principle that government authority should be restricted to protect individual rights.
  16. 34. Number of years most lawful permanent residents must hold that status before applying for naturalization.
  17. 35. Contemporary U.S. ideology often supporting expanded public services, civil rights, and government action to address inequality.
  18. 36. Constitutional protection requiring fair legal procedures before government deprivation of life, liberty, or property.
  19. 38. Political ideology emphasizing social or public ownership of major productive resources.
  20. 39. Amendment prohibiting denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
  21. 40. Federal registration system for most male U.S. citizens and many male noncitizens ages 18–25.
Down
  1. 1. Political ideology emphasizing tradition, established institutions, and cautious social change.
  2. 2. Constitutional amendment establishing citizenship for people born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction.
  3. 4. Legal process through which a foreign-born individual becomes a U.S. citizen.
  4. 5. Common name for the document proving lawful permanent residency.
  5. 7. Citizenship qualification required to become President of the United States.
  6. 9. First Amendment freedom protecting expression of political opinions.
  7. 10. Loyalty pledged to the United States during the naturalization oath.
  8. 11. Group of individuals responsible for determining facts during a trial.
  9. 13. Political ideology emphasizing individual liberty and minimal government interference in personal and economic decisions.
  10. 15. Political party whose 2024 platform supported increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
  11. 17. Active involvement of citizens in government and public affairs.
  12. 20. Amendment protecting people against unreasonable searches and seizures.
  13. 23. Subject tested during naturalization that includes American government and history.
  14. 24. Classical political philosophy emphasizing natural rights, individual freedom, and limited government.
  15. 26. Citizenship generally acquired by being born in the United States, subject to constitutional jurisdiction.
  16. 28. Amendment protecting freedom of speech, religion, and peaceful assembly.
  17. 31. Political right generally reserved for eligible U.S. citizens in federal elections.
  18. 33. Elected official a citizen might contact about proposed legislation.
  19. 37. Government rules that people are generally legally obligated to obey.