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Name: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Per.: _______
Civics Definition Depot – Chapter 1: “What is Civics?”
Directions: Based on the words provided for each chapter, complete your “Definition Depot” and keep a running log of all the Civics words and
concepts for the year! Each definition should come from the textbook using the page provided. Using a thesaurus, your brain, help from a
parent identify at least one synonym (words that mean the same thing) for each term. Finally, write a sentence using the term that makes
sense and demonstrates your understanding of the word.
Word/Pg. #
Civics
p. 6
Citizen
p. 6
Government
p. 7
Immigrant
p. 12
Alien
p. 14
Native-born
p. 15
Naturalization
p. 15
Definition
Synonym(s)
Sentence
Word/Pg. #
Definition
Synonym(s)
Refugees
p. 16
Census
p. 17
Law of Blood
Law of Soil
(jus sanguinis) Law the principle that a
person's nationality at birth is the same as
that of his natural parents.
(jus soli) Law the principle that a person's
nationality at birth is determined by the
territory within which he was born
Jury Duty
p. 125
Selective
Service
Common good
Obligation
Responsibility
Resident
Civic
Participation
A system for calling up people for compulsory
military service.
the good of a community
A social, legal, or moral requirement, such as
a duty, contract, or promise that compels one
to follow or avoid a particular course of action
Duty
Sentence