Intro to Civics
Name one reason why we study civics
understand our rights
learn how to participate in government
become informed, active citizens.
Define immigration
people who came from other countries to the United States
An official counting of population
Census
What is a monarch?
king or queen
What is one cause of the American Revolution?
taxation without representation
What does it mean to compromise?
agreement in which each side gives up a part of its demands to reach a solution to a problem
List the 3 branches of government
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Name one of the freedoms protected by amendment 1
Religion
Speech
Press
Assembly
Petition
the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how government works
List 2 rights that are guaranteed to American citizens and protected by the government
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of Religion
- Right to a fair trial
- Right to vote
etc.
What does it mean for the U.S. to be a "melting pot"?
a place where different kinds of people and cultures blend together
What is the main reason that census' are conducted?
to find out how many people live in each state
What is an absolute monarch?
king or queen with absolute power
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Any of the following:
- Explains the purpose of government
- Break up letter to Britain
- Stated why the U.S. wanted to break away from Britain
What does ratification mean?
approval
What is the main job of the executive branch?
enforce laws
The amendment that protects the right to bear arms
2nd
Define citizen
a legally recognized member of a country
Give one example of our duty as American citizens
- obey laws
- pay taxes
- attend school
- serve on jury duty
etc.
What is the difference between a legal and illegal immigrant?
A legal immigrant is someone who is a citizen of another country but has gotten permission to enter the United States.
Illegal immigrants are those who enter the U.S. without the legal immigration documentation.
The census tracks population and...
characteristics of the population or demographics
What is a limited monarch?
king or queen with limited power
Confederation
What does the phrase "by the people, for the people" mean?
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
make laws
This amendment says you can't be forced to speak against yourself.
It also says you can't be tried twice for the same crime.
5th
Birthright citizenship
anyone who is born in the United States or to parents who are U.S. citizens
Give one example of our responsibility as American citizens
What is a refugee?
people who are trying to escape dangers in their home countries
what is birth-rate?
yearly number of live births per 1,000 members of the population
What is a dictator?
person who rules with complete and absolute power
What was the first plan of government for the U.S. called?
The Articles of Confederation
What is popular sovereignty?
consent of the governed
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
interpret laws
This amendment protects people from "cruel and unusual" or punishment and excessive bail/fines
8th
Define naturalization
the process that immigrants can take to become legal United States citizens
One of our core values as Americans is equality. Explain what that means.
Under law, everyone has the same rights and opportunities
What is a native-born citizen?
someone who has citizenship because they were born in the U.S.
What is death-rate?
yearly number of deaths per 1,000 members of the population
What is an oligarchy?
small group of people who hold power
List one British document that influenced the Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
will also accept Parliamentary Government
What is the Great Compromise?
the agreement that named the American legislature congress and divided it into two parts
What are the two parts of Congress called?
House of Representatives and Senate
This amendment says that powers that aren't given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
10th
Define "rights"
the freedoms that the government protects
One of our core values as Americans is liberty. Explain what that means.
You can live how you want to, within the law
What is the process called that allows immigrants to become legal U.S. citizens.
Naturalization
What are demographics?
Characteristics of a population
What is theocracy?
government controlled by one or more religious leaders who claim to rule on behalf of God or the gods
When did the U.S. declare independence?
July 4th, 1776
Why were antifederalists afraid of a strong national government
they wanted the states to have the power to make decisions for themselves
To what branch does the president belong?
executive
What does amendment 3 state?
That you can't be forced to allow soldiers to live in your home without permission
Define "duties"
the things that citizens must do
One of our core values as Americans is justice. Explain what that means.
The legal system treats everyone fairly
What is the word for only allowing a certain number of immigrants or refugees into the country?
Quota
How often are census taken?
every 10 years
What is democracy?
citizens of a nation rule directly or through representatives
How many American colonies were there before independence was declared?
13
What is the difference between antifederalists and federalists?
federalists supported the constitution and wanted a strong national government
antifederalists opposed the constitution and a strong national government
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful
What does amendment 9 say?
Just because a right is not specifically listed in the constitution does not mean that it is not protected
Define "responsibilities"
things that citizens SHOULD do but don’t necessarily HAVE TO do