Citizenship and Civic Responsibility Flashcards

Grade 4 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Key vocabulary for understanding citizenship, rights, and civic responsibilities.

Flashcards

Citizen: A legal member of a country with rights and responsibilities
Rights: Freedoms and protections guaranteed to citizens by law
Responsibilities: Duties expected of citizens (obeying laws, voting, paying taxes)
Bill of Rights: First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution; protects individual freedoms
Freedom of speech: The right to express opinions without government censorship
Freedom of religion: The right to practice any religion — or no religion — without government interference
Voting: Choosing leaders or deciding issues in an election; both a right and a responsibility
Taxes: Money citizens pay to fund public services like schools, roads, and emergency services
Jury duty: Civic responsibility where citizens serve on a jury to ensure fair trials
Civic participation: Taking active part in community and government (voting, volunteering, attending meetings)
Democracy: Government system where citizens hold power through free elections and participation
Amendment: A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
Naturalization: The legal process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen
Common good: What benefits the community as a whole rather than just individuals