Rights of citizens
List 2 responsibilities of citizens
Voting, staying informed, civic meetings, run for public office, volunteer, petition the gov't
Alexis was born in the U.S. to Ukranian parents. She needs to go through the naturalization process... true or false
FALSE! She is a citizen by law of soil
In this form of democracy, people elect politicians (such as members of congress) to vote for them. **Double points if you can give me both names**
Representative Democracy; Republic
(T/F) If you are a male ages 18-25, registering for the selective service is considered a responsibility
FALSE! It is a duty.
Sarah has a green card (which means she is here legally, not not a citizen). She just got married to David, a U.S. citizen. how long until she can apply for citizenship?
3 years
List 2 obligations of citizens
Paying taxes, obey law, juries, defend nation, attend school
Which Enlightenment thinker spoke of social contract?
John Locke
In a confederal system of government, like the U.S. had before the Constitution, which level of government has the highest level of authority?
States.
In a federal government, central has the most power.
Which ancient influence gave us the idea of laws including influence that led to rule of law.
Judeo-Christian
Zane wants to move to a place where the government owns the means of production. Everything is shared equally among the people. What form of government is Zane referring to?
Socialism
Addisyn wants to know what 'Consent of the governed' means. She wants to know how citizens can show their consent. How can 'consent of the governed' be put into practice?
VOTING! You are saying yes or no to a law. To give your consent means to give your approval.
Luis was born in Finland. However, he is a U.S. citizen. He was not born on a military base. What 'law' dictates why he is a U.S. citizen? Double points if you also give the latin name...
Law of blood/ jus sanguinis
In this form of government, power is hereditary (passed down through the family)
Monarchy
What are the two types of monarchies? Circle the type which would be more likely to lead to total control of peoples lives.
Constitutional and Absolute Monarchy. Absolute should be circled!
Which ancient influence gave us the idea of Republicanism
Rome
What is the fourth amendment about?
illegal search and siezure
In China, there is no division of power- all power is with the central government. The workers and government own the means of production and control things. What system and form of government is China?
Communism and unitary
Who wrote Common Sense?: it's goal was to unify the colonies to fight for independence from Great Britain.
Thomas Paine
Being 18, being of good moral character, knowing U.S. civics, and speaking English are all requirements for what?
naturalization
List 2 of the 4 steps of naturalization?
application, interview, test, oath of allegiance
List two of the 5 rights given by the First Amendment
freedom of speech, press, religion, to assemble, to petition the government
This principle of a democracy translates to "power from the people".... We can show that we have the power by voting, but what is the principle called?
popular sovereignty (popular= people, sovereignty= to rule)
In what form of government does government control EVERYTHING?
Totalitarianism
Authoritarian (autocracy)