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Chapter One: Terms to Know
Vocabulary of Chapter 1 notes for Civics & Economics.
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Civics
10th Grade
01/31/2013

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civics

Definition

This is the study of rights and duties of citizens.

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diverse

Definition

This is another word for 'different'.

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melting pot theory

Definition

A belief (theory) that people have lost their cultural identity (the cultures are 'melted' together).

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tossed salad theory

Definition

A belief (theory) that you can still see different cultural influences in America 

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e pluribus unum

Definition

"Out of many, one united". 

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urban 

Definition

Another word for city.

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suburb

Definition

Another word for the outskirts of the city.

 

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rural

Definition

Another word for the countryside. 

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tolerance

Definition

Fair treatment of others even though they are different.

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democracy

Definition

Government by the people. 

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citizen

Definition

Member of a community with certain rights.

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popular sovereignty 

Definition

Power of the people to rule themselves.

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alien

Definition

Non-citizen, usually short-term visitor. 

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immigrant

Definition

Person who comes to settle permanently. 

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naturalization

Definition

Process of becoming a citizen. 

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dual citizenship

Definition

Being a citizen of two countries. 

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deportation

Definition

Sent back to one's own country. 

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denaturalization

Definition

Being stripped of the right of naturalization. 

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expatriation

Definition

Giving up citizenship by becoming a citizen of another country.

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anarchy

Definition

Lack of government and laws. 

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duty

Definition

Something required by laws. 

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responsibility

Definition

Something you should do.

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