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gov chapter 15
american government chapter 15 test study guide
Question | Answer |
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law of the blood (jus sanguinis) | when a person is born in a foreign country, they are granted citizenship to the US if at least 1 of their parents are a US citizen |
law of the soil (jus soli) | when a person is born in the US or one of its territories, they are granted citizenship |
naturalization | entering the US legally by proving you can be independant and provide for yourself. |
expatriation | the right to renounce your citizanship voluntarilly |
when did the US have unrestricted immigration? | late 1800’s |
who was restricted from immigrating throughout American History? | convicted criminals, paupers, people with mental illness, chinese, japanese, asians, africans, some europeans |