| A | B |
|---|
| immigrant | An individual who moves permanently to a new country |
| distinct | Separate or noticeably different |
| ethnic group | A group of people who share a common national, cultural, or racial background |
| values | The general principals or beliefs people use to make judgments and decisions |
| institution | A key practice, relationship, or organization in a society |
| arbitrary | Not agreed upon; seemingly random |
| popular sovereignty | The idea that government receives its power from the people |
| citizen | A member of a community of people who owe loyalty to a government and, in turn, are entitled to its protection |
| civics | The study of government and the rights and duties of citizens |
| citizenship | The rights and duties of citizens |
| government | The ruling authority for a community |
| naturalization | A legal process to obtain citizenship |
| alien | A foreign-born resident of the United States who has not been naturalized |
| refugee | A person who has left his or her home to escape danger such as persecution by the government, war, or natural disaster |
| priority | Having the highest ranking ona a list |
