Civics 1
"To form a more perfect union" is a part of the
The Preamble
Power is divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Separation of Powers
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill
Lobbying
Members of a community who owe loyalty to a gov. and in turn, are entitled to the protection of that government are called
Citizens
Government can only do things people have given it all the power to do
Limited Government
Legal process to obtain citizenship
Naturalization
This group of people believed in a strong central government
Federalists
A system in which each branch of the government is able to limit the power of the other two branches
Checks and Balances
The citizens and its leaders must follow the law...no one is above the law
The Rule of Law
Is defending our nation an obligation or responsibility?
Obligation
Civil Case vs. Criminal Case?
Civil - court settles a disagreement between two parties (people) to recover damages or receive compensation ($)
Criminal - a court determines whether a person accused of breaking a law is guilty or not guilty of a felony or misdemeanor
Amendment 6
The Bill of Rights safeguards what for the citizens?
civil liberties
Citizens elect public officials who make laws on their behalf
Representative government
You must be a lawful permanent resident for 10 years to obtain citizenship (TRUE OR FALSE);if false provide the CORRECT NUMBER
FALSE; 5 YEARS
This document created a weak central government and led to the writing of the US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The two main political parties of the US and their political cartoon symbols
Democrat - Donkey
Republican - Elephant
This type of law settles disputes between people or groups
Civil Law
This case established the power of judicial review
Marbury vs. Madison
What is the final step of the naturalization process
An oath of allegiance to the U.S
What are the 5 freedoms listed in the First Amendment?
Religion
Speech
Press
Petition
Assembly
The Constitution establishes a federal form of government in which the national government is supreme.
Federalism
Which amendments are called "Civil Rights Amendments"
13,14, and 15th
This case made segregation legal
Plessy v. Ferguson