a person living in a country who is not a citizen of that country

a legal member of a country

the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

Moving to a new country

a group of citizens who hear evidence during a trial and give a verdict

at least one of your parents was a US citizen when you were born

If you're born in the U.S you are automatically a citizen.

Rules created by Congress to allow a person to become a U.S. citizen

all legal citizens have the equal protection from the law

something a person is required to do

things we should do

freedoms that are protected by a government's laws

behaviors people are expected to do

a notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint or a charge

No one is above the law

Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft

An official order telling someone to leave a country; expulsion

government by the people, for the people

permission to do something

a person who is elected by citizens to speak or act for them

noncitizen living in the country

an American born as a citizen of the United States

an immigrant who becomes a citizen

a government in which a single person abuses power

a group of people who share a culture and land

Rule that must be followed by the people

Actions based on random choices or personal bias instead of the law.

All people are legally responsible for their actions.

Everyone should be treated the same by the legal system.

Decisions on public issues are made in public and trials take place in public. Laws are published so everyone is aware of them.

Governments and police have a duty to prevent crime, violence.

Judges and government officials will make decisions based on law rather than personal opinions.

Consistent set of legal rights that make the law fair for all.

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