2. Citizen A member of an official political body, such as a nation or a state.

3. immigrant a person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence also referred to as an alien

4. Resident Aliens People living legally in the United States but are not citizens

5. Law of the Blood Principle in which citizenship is determined by parentage rather than by place of birth

6. Law of the Soil Principle in which citizenship is determined by place of birth

7. Naturalized Citizen A person who is not born a U.S. citizen who goes through the legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen.

8. Oath A formal pledge or promise

9. Allegiance Loyalty to a person, country or belief

10. rights A citizen’s freedoms that are protected by law

11. responsibility Something a citizen should do

12. obligation something a citizen is required to do by law

13. Civic Virtue A citizen’s commitment to democratic ideals, practices and to good character in everyday life.

14. Civic Engagement The way that citizens interact with government around issues of public concern.

15. Common Good beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the larger community rather than individual interests Also known as public good