Documents
Purpose of Government
Citizenship
First Amendment
Duties and Responsibilities
100
– stated grievances against the king of Great Britain – declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain – affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) – established the idea that all people are equal under the law.
• The Declaration of Independence
100
To establish ____________
Justice
100
Means (2 ways) of obtaining citizenship
• By birth • By naturalization
100
Government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.
Freedom of Religion
100
Participate in political campaigns.
Responsiblities
200
– established the first form of national government for the independent states – maintained that major powers resided with individual states – created weak central government (e.g., no power to tax or enforce laws); led to the writing of the Constitution of the United States of America.
• The Articles of Confederation
200
To form a more _______ union
Perfect
200
How many questions on the test must an immigrant get right to pass that section of the naturalization process?
6
200
Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs
Freedom of Speech
200
Serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned
Duty
300
Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Virginia Declaration of Rights
300
To secure the blessings of _________
liberty
300
How many years must an immigrant live in the United States to become a Naturalized citizen?
5 years
300
The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.
Freedom of Press
300
Serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned
Duty
400
Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
400
To ensure _________ tranquility
domestic
400
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.” Which amendment is this?
14th Amendment
400
Individuals may peacefully gather.
Assembly
400
Saying the Pledge of Allegiance at school is which trait of a citizen?
Patriotism
500
Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
500
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begins, “_____ ____ _______,” thereby establishing that the power of government comes from the people.
We the People
500
A ________________ is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.
citizen
500
Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.
Freedom of Petition
500
List a way for citizens to participate in community service
• Volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g., League of Women Voters). • Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g., as related to environment, public health and safety, education). • Help to make the community a good place to work and live (e.g., by becoming involved with public service organizations, tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes
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