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Socialism: system in which society, either directly or indirectly though the government, controls all aspects of the economy Budget: a plan for collecting and spending money Democracy: the type of government where people rule

Civics: the study of rights and duties of citzens

5. What is the study of rights and duties of citizens- civics 6. Who are community members who owe loyalty to the government and are entitled to protection from it? citizens 7. Who has ruling authority in a community? government

8. Alien: noncitizens 9. Who are people who move permanently to another country to settle and become citizen immigrants 10. What is the idea that government receives its power from the people?’ popular sovereignty 11. What is the political principle that states a majority of members of a community have the power to make laws majority rule

15. What are the three levels of government in the US? Describe them 12. What is a form of democracy where citizens meet to debate government matters and vote directly direct democracy 13. What is a form of government where citizens choose a smaller group to represent them? Representative democracy 14. What is a government that is controlled by one person? Dictatorship 15. What are the three levels of government in the US? Describe them national-set basic rules for citizenship, highest level of government, state-each state has their own, decide on matters for people of their state, set marriage laws, school rules, hold election local- closest to the American people and consists of city government, counties, and communities

16. What is the legal process to become a US citizen called 16. What is the legal process to become a US citizen called? Naturalization process 17. Which amendment defines a US citizen as anyone born or naturalized in the US? 14th 18. Where was democracy founded? Greece 19. Why do governments establish armed forces? To protect the citizens and land from enemies

20. How do most Americans earn a living today? Service industry 21. Who is automatically a US citizen? A child born in the US but has noncitizen parents, a child whose parents are American citizens, an immigrant who has been naturalized in the U.S. If your parents are naturalized and you are under the age of 18 22. What rights to legal aliens have? Owning property, right to jobs, attend public school, receive government services, right to be protected by the law 23. What are the steps to gaining American citizenship? The first step in the process is to complete an application and send it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The second step the USCIS official talks to the applicant to make sure that the person meets all five requirements. 3rd step is the applicant take a citizenship exam. Lastly the applicant takes an oath in which they swear to be loyal to the US above all countries

24. What restrictions do legal aliens have 24. What restrictions do legal aliens have? They cannot vote, hold most government jobs, cannot run for office, cant not service on juries 25. What countries have a dictatorship? Cuba, North Korea 26. What are the functions of government? Keep order (pass and enforce laws to deter crime) , provide security (establish armed forces, protect citizens from foreign attacks), provide services (protect public health, protect public safety, provide public welfare), guide the community (develop public policy, manage the economy, conduct foreign relations)

27. What level of government is closet to American citizens? Local 28. What is the difference between a responsibility and duty? Responsibility is something you should do where a duty is something that you have to do 29. List examples of responsibilities and duties Duty: jury duty, defend the nation, obey the law, go to school, pay taxes, Responsibilities: vote, be informed, participate in your community and government, respect the rights and properties of others, respect different opinions and ways of life

30. What rights do citizens have that non citizens do not have 30. What rights do citizens have that non citizens do not have? They can vote, run for office 31. what does “service industry” mean? What are examples of service jobs? Jobs that provide services to others-examples: teaching, programming computers, health 32. What type of government is ruled by religious leaders? Theocracy

33. A government system where government controls almost all aspects of people’s lives is called: totalitarian 34. A government system where one leader or group of people holds absolute power oligarchy 35.A government system where citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf representative democracy 36.A monarchy where the power or ruler is limited by the country’s constitution and laws constitutional monarchy

37. Who is the governor of Alabama? Kay Ivey 38. How many judges serve on the Alabama Supreme Court? How Long is their term? 9 justices and they serve a 6 year term 39. Who elects the governor of Alabama? The people of Alabama

40. What are the three levels of government in the United States 40. What are the three levels of government in the United States? The local government (closest to the people) the state government, and the national/federal government (highest authority) 41. Who is the state senator for your district? Who is the state representative from your district? Senator: Clyde Chambliss Representative: James Martin 42. How is the state of Alabama funded?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO ADD TO YOUR STUDY GUIDE AND STUDY 43. Respecting and accepting others regardless of their beliefs, practices or differences is called: Tolerance 44. The type of government where people rule 45. What is the first step of the naturalization process?- filing and applying for citizenship 46. What are the three branches of government in the state of Alabama and what is their main role? Legislative: to make the laws Executive: to enforce the laws Judicial: to interpret the laws

47. What are the qualifications of the naturalization process? You must be 18 years or older Must be able to read, write, and speak English Must be of good moral character Must be a lawful permanent resident for 5 years

48. Can you lose citizenship once you receive it? Yes 49. Can states grant and take away citizenship? No 50. What taxes help fund Alabama? Property taxes, sales taxes, income taxes 51. What does it mean to say the United States has a service economy? How else has the American labor force changed in the past few decades? A majority of people in the United States work jobs that provide services. More women have entered the work force, more people are working from home, the number of factory jobs is decreasing.

52. What is a form of government that is ruled by religious leaders called? Theocracy