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