duties vs responsibilities
To serve on a jury when called upon
Duty
To register and vote is the what of all citizens
A Civic Responsibility
"The people rule." This idea is expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
Democracy
Which of these documents stated grievances against the king of England?
The people rule; they have the final power
Democracy
Serve in the Armed Forces when called
Duty
Freedom of speech does not give an individual the right to shout "Fire" in a crowded movie theater. Few rights, if any, are
Absolute
"Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people give it the power to do." This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
Limited Government
The ___________ begins with the words, "We the people"
The Preamble
People are the source of any and all government power
Consent of the Governed
To vote
Responsibility
What amendment guarantees citizens freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
First Amendment
"People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf." This idea is expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
Representative Government
Which of these documents created a weak central government with no power to tax and enforce laws?
The Articles of Confederation
the government, those who govern and the governed are bound by the law
Rule of Law
Influence government by communicating with government officials
Responsibility
Fundamental Rights and liberties are guaranteed to citizens in what amendments to the constitution
First and Fourteenth amendments
The U.S. government is built on a these fundamental political principles: consent of the governed, rule of law, limited government, democracy, and:
Representative Government
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. In which of these documents were the colonists guaranteed the rights of Englishmen?
The charters of the Virginia Company
the division and sharing of power between the states and the national government
Federalism
To serve in voluntary appointed positions
Resposibility
The First Amendment guarantees individuals the right to make their views known to public officials; this is known as
Freedom of Petition
"The government and those who govern are bound by the law." This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
Rule of Law
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. Which of these documents stated that people had “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)?
The Declaration of Independence
he government is not all powerful and can only do those things the people have given it the power to do
Limited Government