Vocab
What is a Duty
Something you Must do
In the Declaration of Independence, what is not founded?
Loyalty
What does the word Civics mean?
the study of rights and duties of a citizen
What is the difference between a Duty and a Responsibility?
A duty is something you have to do
A responsibility is something you should do
Which country was the world’s oldest direct democracy?
Greece
What is a responsibility
Something you should do
T or F
Popular sovereignty is the idea that power does not come from the people.
Why must males 18-25 register for the Selective Service?
Incase there was a draft for the armed forces
Give an example of a Duty
Paying taxes
Jury duty
Obey laws
Defend the nation
Attend school
When US elected members for congress they are practicing what?
Representative democracy
What is naturalization?
The legal process of becoming an American citizen
Give an example of an Institution.
School
Family
Religion
Media
What year did congress make all Native Americans a citizen?
A. 1724
B. 1824
C. 1924
D. 2004
C. 1924
Give an example of a responsibility
Vote
Respect the rights of others
Contribute to the common good
What is authoritarianism?
power held by a person or a group
What is an Institution?
What year was the constitution made?
A. 1900
B. 1738
C.1887
D. 1787
1787
A. a girl was born in Paris to French parents
B. a boy born in Mexico to American parents
c. a refugee coming to America for safety
D. a 27 year old women who went through the naturalization process
B. A boy born in Mexico to American parents
True or False
Voting is a duty
False
Name an example of a state government
set marriage laws, provide education, hold elections, manage public health and
safety, build roads and bridges
What is Popular Sovereignty?
is the idea that the government receives its power from the people
Why is family an important institution?
The family is an important institution because parents and other older family members teach children personal and national values
Name 3 qualifications you must meet to go through the naturalization process.
Must be 18
Must live in the US for 5+ years
Speak English
Pass a civics test
Fill out an application
Loyalty
List two duties or responsibilities that a resident non-citizen are not allowed to do
Vote
Jury
What is a Democracy
Citizens decide what to do