Unit 1
What is civics?
The study of the rights and duties of citizens.
Define Anarchy.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches
What is the 2nd amendment?
The right to bear arms
How many Civic Duties do we have?
5
What does E Pluribus Unum mean?
Out of many, one.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
The notion that the power lies with the people.
What does Bicameral mean?
2 houses
What is the difference between libel and slander?
They are both lies told about someone but libel is written, and slander is spoken.
How many Civic Responsibilities do we have?
4
What are the 3 levels of government?
National/Federal, State and Local.
What was the Enlightenment?
A movement that believed that by using reason and science we could improve society.
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
For every 5 slaves, they would count as 3 free people for representation in taxes.
What amendment gives you the right to remain silent?
5th Amendment
What is Bureaucracy?
A complex system with many departments, many rules, and many people in the chain of command.
What is an alien?
Any noncitizen that lives in a country.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independent?
What was the last state to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What do men have to register for when they turn 18?
-Register with the Selective service
-Register in case of a Draft
What is the 1st step in the naturalization process?
Sign a declaration of intent.
Who believes people were born with natural rights?
John Locke
What was the 6th article of the Constitution?
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
What is a Plea Bargain?
An agreement with the government in exchange for a lesser punishment.
What is the USA Freedom Corp?
Established by Pres. Bush to unite the Ameri Corp, Senior Corp, and Peace Corp to better work together during times of need.