Unit 1
Birthright Citizenship (born a US Citizen)
Ethical ideas of justice, individual worth, rule of law and taking personal responsibility (where did the founders get these ideas)?
Judeo-Christian tradition
Thomas Jefferson included natural rights violations, the social contract and grievances (complaints) about the king in this document
The Declaration of Independence
Where you would find the goals and purposes of the U.S. Government. It begins with "We the People"
The Preamble to the US Constitution
Laws based on prior court decisions (called precedents)
Common/Case Law
Obey Laws, Pay Taxes, Jury Duty, Register with Selective Service
Ancient Rome influences on our founding fathers
Republicanism (rule by elected officials),
Representative government
Rule of Law
SepaRation of powers
Civic Participation
Which "Terrible" document came after the Declaration of Independence but before the U.S. Constitution.
The Articles of Confederation
Enumerated powers are written in the Constitution
Implied powers "stretch" the powers to do what is necessary
These courts have original jurisdiction in most cases and often have trials with a Jury
Trial Courts
District Courts or County/Circuit Courts
Ratifying treaties, Veto bills, Ruling laws unconstitutional
Examples of Checks & Balances between the branches.
John Locke's ideas and influences on our founding fathers.
Life Liberty, Natural rights, The Social contract
This form of government protects our freedom and voice in government better than an Oligarchy, Theocracy, Autocracy or Monarchy
Constitutional Republic (democracy ruled by representative government)
Two thirds of the Congress, then Three Fourths of the States... that's how you do this
This Supreme Court landmark case said "Separate but equal" was Constitutional.
It was later overturned.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Due process, Decisions based on the law, accountability to the law, transparency, more safety and security
Countries that follow the RULE OF LAW
4 influential DOCUMENTS we learned about (they influenced our founding fathers)
Magna Carta (limited kings powers)
Mayflower Compact (self govt., social contract)
English Bill of Rights (protect people's rights)
"Common Sense" (declare independence)
Power is shared between a central government and state governments. The federal government can't take away the states' powers..
Federal System
This is where most work in Congress occurs. These are smaller groups of representatives and senators
Committees
Examples of Concurrent powers, shared between federal and state governments
Collecting taxes, creating laws, enforcing laws, borrowing money, protecting safety and security
Live in the US for at least 5 years, be 18+ years old, good moral character, apply, take tests, Take the Oath of Allegiance
How to become a naturalized citizen
No Taxation Without Representation
What the Colonists said to the King. They wanted a voice in how they were being taxed
The Government has complete control of all economic choices (living standards are low and economic freedom is low)
Communism
Some of the roles and functions of executive branch Administrative Agencies.
Advise the President, Make Regulations (detailed rules that are like laws), Enforce laws and Regulations
Florida Constitution