Citizenship - Non-Fiction

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What is the role of laws?

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To protect people and ensure fair treatment.

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What are rights in the US?

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Rights are protected in the Bill of Rights.

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When is a child considered a citizen?

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A child is a citizen if a parent is, regardless of where the child is born.

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Why do people come to the US?

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People come to the US to work, visit, or go to school.

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What do voters decide on?

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Voters decide on issues where they live, which can become state or local laws.

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What is citizenship?

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Citizenship is the status of being a member of a country, with rights and responsibilities.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution that protect individual liberties.

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What does it mean to have rights?

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Having rights means having legal entitlements that protect individuals from unfair treatment.

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What is a responsibility of citizenship?

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A responsibility of citizenship is to participate in the democratic process, such as voting.

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What is the difference between a citizen and a non-citizen?

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A citizen has legal rights and responsibilities in a country, while a non-citizen does not.