Unit 2 Flashcardizzz

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What is U.S. citizenship?

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The status of being a member of the United States with rights and responsibilities

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What is naturalization?

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The legal process by which a foreign national becomes a U.S. citizen

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What is required for eligibility in the naturalization process? Options: Be at least 21 years old, Have a U.S. passport, Be a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years, Own property in the U.S.

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Be a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years

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What rights do U.S. citizens have?

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Voting and running for office

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What is one of the rights of U.S. citizens? Options: Free housing, The ability to apply for a U.S. passport, Free transportation, Guaranteed employment

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The ability to apply for a U.S. passport

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What is required for a person to have 'good moral character' in the naturalization process? Options: Owning property, Being employed, Having a college degree

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Having no criminal record

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How do third parties influence U.S. politics?

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By bringing new ideas and influencing major parties

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When does redistricting occur?

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Every 10 years after the Census

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What is gerrymandering?

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Unfair drawing of district boundaries to help one party

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Why is gerrymandering considered unfair?

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It distorts the representation of people's votes