AMENDMENTS
▸Freedom of religion, freedom to assemble, freedom of the press, freedom of opinion and speech
FIRST AMENDMENT
Montesquieu or John Locke: Social Contract
John Locke
Which Amendment defines citizenship
14th Amentdment
Executive, legislature, and judicial
how the U.S. deals with other nations
foreign policy
▸Right to remain silent if being accused of a crime
5TH AMENDMENT
Montesquieu or John Locke: Separation of Power
Montesquieu
List two qualifications for becoming a naturalized citizen
18yrs old, legal permanent resident, resident for 5 years, good moral character, and know basic english
good behavior
an organization of 193 countries created to keep world peace
United Nations
▸Bail cannot be excessive and the punishment must fit the crime.
8TH AMENDMENT
Which documents addressed colonial concerned about English policies? (Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, U.S. Constitution)
Declaration of Independence
List one way to become a natural born citizen
law of soil and law of blood- one/both parents born in the U.S.
Name the qualifications for the President
35 years old, natural born citizen, U.S. resident for 14 years.
a group of 28 Countries that agreed to protect each other in case of attack
NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Citizenship Clause
All people are equal under the law
14th Amendment
NAME TWO WEAKNESS OF THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
Congress had no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, Congress had no power to enforce its laws, The national government lacked a national court system (judicial branch), There was no central leadership (executive branch), Changes to the Articles required unanimous consent of the 13 states.
List 4 steps to become a naturalized citizen
5 years legal resident, application, background check, interview, English/civics test, oath
A series of statements expressing a party's principles, beliefs, and positions, on issues.
party platform
allows free trade among the U.S. Canada, and Mexico
NAFTA- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
How many amendments have been proposed since 1789?
11,372
People gave away their power to rule and some rights in exchange for protection from the government
social contract
List two responsibilities and two obligations for a citizen
obligations: obey the law, pay taxes, serve on jury, and defend the nation
responsibility: voting, attend civic meetings, petition the government, run for office
What are the qualifications for the legislature Branch?
House of Representative: 25 years old, U.S. Citizen for 7 years, and must be a resident for that state
Senate: 30 years old, U.S. Citizen for 9 years, and must be a resident for that state
NAME TWO WAYS THE PRESIDENT DEALS WITH FOREIGN POLICY
make treaties, appoints ambassadors, appoints secretary of state, commander-n-chief, chief diplomat