The Rights and Responsibilities of a Citizen
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- 3. Engagement / Participation in activities that contribute to the well-being of a community or society, such as voting or volunteering.
- 5. / Love for, and devotion to, one’s country, often expressed through actions or civic involvement.
- 6. / The power or right to act, speak, or think without undue restriction; often protected by law in democratic societies.
- 8. / A person who flees their country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster and seeks asylum elsewhere.
- 9. of Law / The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to the law, applied equally.
- 11. / The act of moving to and settling in a country other than one’s own.
- 13. Citizenship / The idea that one’s identity transcends borders and includes responsibility toward global issues like human rights, the environment, and global justice.
- 14. Rights / Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person, regardless of nationality, race, or gender.
- 15. / Duties or obligations citizens are expected to uphold, such as obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on juries.
- 18. Citizenship / When a person is legally recognized as a citizen of two countries simultaneously.
- 19. / The organization through which a political unit (like a country or state) exercises authority and performs functions.
- 21. / A legally recognized member of a country who has rights, responsibilities, and privileges protected by law.
- 23. / The legal process through which a non-citizen becomes a citizen of a country.
- 24. / A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions through voting and elected representatives.
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- 1. Citizenship / The responsible and appropriate use of technology and the internet, including respect for others and understanding digital rights and responsibilities.
- 2. Citizenship / Involvement in community and public life through voting, volunteering, advocacy, and participation in civic duties.
- 3. / The fundamental set of laws and principles that outlines the structure of government and the rights of citizens.
- 4. / A person who is not a citizen or national of the country in which they are living.
- 7. / The recognition and celebration of cultural diversity within a society.
- 10. of Allegiance / A formal pledge made by immigrants during naturalization to be loyal to their new country.
- 12. / Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement, such as the right to vote or to free speech.
- 16. / The formal removal of a non-citizen from a country due to violation of immigration laws.
- 17. / The right to vote in political elections.
- 20. / An official authorization allowing a person to enter, stay, or work in a country for a specific period.
- 22. Duty / The responsibilities of a citizen to actively participate in the community and political process.