Civics And Government: Social Studies Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every civics and government term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

National symbols

National symbols are special images, songs, objects, or characters that stand for a country and its shared history, values, and traditions.

Naturalization

Naturalization is the legal process by which a person who was born in another country becomes a citizen of a new country, with the same basic rights and responsibilities as people who were born there.

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