When students are saying the pledge in the morning it is an example of which character trait of good citizens?
What is Patriotism
100
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
Who is George Mason
100
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To describe the purpose and goals of the Constitution
100
Finding a wallet and returning it to its owner with all of its contents in place is an example of which two character traits?
What is trustworthiness and honesty
100
Rule of Law
Democracy
Limited Government
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
are know as?
What are Fundamental Principles
200
What are the results of immigration and naturalization? (3 results)
more diverse society
new foods are available
new holidays introduced
200
Who wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom?
What is Thomas Jefferson
200
To protect the country from outside enemies is an example of which Preamble goal?
What is provide for the common defense
200
Mr. Coleman is late for school but still slows to 30 mph when coming through the town of Louisa. Which personal trait is Mr. Coleman showing?
What is Respect for the law
200
In the Amendment Process the proposal takes place at the national level of government, which level does the ratification take place?
What is state level
300
What are the only two ways to become a U.S. citizen?
What are birth and Naturalization
300
Which document:
Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
Declared the colonies independent
Affirmed Unalienable rights
Established the idea of that all men are created equal under the law
What is the Declaration of Independence
300
Public schools, hospitals and fire departments are examples of which goal of the Preamble?
Promote the general welfare
300
The following steps of
1. Stating the problem
2. Evaluate the alternatives
3. Express a position
are all part of making good______________
decisions
300
What are the 5 freedoms of th 1st Amendment?
What is Religion
Assembly
Petition
Press
Speech
400
What is Naturalization
The process in which non-citizens become citizens
400
What document gives majority rule with minority rights protected?
Constitution
400
To make fair laws that apply to everyone is an example of which goal of the Constitution?
What is establish justice
400
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
400
How does the American people alter or change our government?
By electing new officals and leaders
500
What are the steps in the Naturalization Process
Declaration of Intent
Application
Test
oath
500
What were the flaws in the Articles of Confederation? (List all 3)
Weak Central Government
Major power resided with the states
No power to tax of enforce laws
500
Which part of a document best exemplifies the goal of securing the blessings of liberty?
The Bill of the Rights
500
If the governor is caught driving while under the influence, which fundamental principle would make him accountable for his actions?
What is Rule of law
500
Double Jeopardy
List the 6 goals of the Constitution
Form a more perfect union
Establish Justice
Insure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty