Responsibilities, Duties, and Privileges
What is a responsibility of the United States?
Something that is recommended for it's citizens.
Article XII of the Articles of Confederation says:
The States agree to repay all debts owed and control the trade. All states must agree when voting.
The introduction of the Constitution.
The Preamble
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What is an Alien as it relates to Civics?
Non-citizen living in a country for a specific period of time.
What is gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering: Drawing voting district boundaries to give one political party or group an unfair advantage
What is a duty of the United States?
Something that is required of its citizens.
Article V of the Articles of Confederation says:
Each state shall send more than 2 representatives but no more than 7 representatives for delegation.
Rural/Farmland areas often vote....
Republicans
What is the 3rd Amendment?
No quartering of soldiers.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, freedom from double jeopardy.
What is a consequence for not signing up for selective services?
$250,000 fine and 5 years in jail
What are the four functions of government?
Keep Order
Provide Services
Provide Security
Guide the Community
What is a privilege of the United States?
A benefit that is granted by the government to citizens that can be taken way.
Article XI of the Articles of Confederation says:
Canada (and any other British Colony near the US wanting to leave Britain) can enter the union if they so choose.
Cities/Urban areas often vote...
Democrats
What is the 7th Amendment?
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
What is the 8th Amendment?
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is called...
Naturalization
What impact does gerrymandering have on elections?
1. Reduces competition
2. Allows parties to control voting outcomes by "picking" their voters
3. Uses packing (moving opponents into fewer districts)
4. Cracking breaks up districts
5. Partisan effort to stay in power
Name 3 Responsibilities of US Citizens.
Support and defend the Constitution
Stay informed on issues
Participate in the democratic process (voting)
Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others
Pay income and other taxes
Defend the country if the need should arise
Article IV of the Articles of Confederation says:
Citizen of one state, citizen of all states.
Which future U.S. President worried that Articles of Confederation would ruin the country through trade and taxes while the Articles of Confederation was in effect?
George Washington
What is the 6th Amendment?
Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
The 14th Amendment outline...
Anyone born in the U.S. is a U.S. Citizen
What are the step to becoming a U.S. Citizen?
1. Apply for citizenship
2. Live in the U.S. at least 5 years (3 if married to a U.S. Citizen)
3. Apply for citizenship
4. Interview with an INS official
5. Pass the Citizenship Test
Name 3 Duties of US Citizens
Serve on a Jury when called upon
Vote in Federal Elections
Defend the Country when called to do so
Pay your taxes
Article III of the Articles of Confederation says:
States must enter a "Friendship" being willing to lend aid when asked.
What was one of the purposes of the Bill of Rights?
Restrict Government power and preserve rights for the people.
What is the 9th Amendment?
Listing rights in the Constitution does not mean people do not have other unlisted rights.
What is the 10th Amendment?
Powers that are reserved to the states.
What is Conscious Bias?
Acknowledging a source is in favor of one side and still agree with only one side of the story.
What are some questions you need to ask yourself to see if a source is biased?
1. Who are the sources?
2. Who is telling the story?
3. Where does this journalists funding come from?
4. What are the unchallenged assumptions and stereotypes?
5. Does the story include loaded language?
6. Does the story present a false balance between sides of an issue?
7. Are the visuals misleading?
8. Does the headline match reality?
9. How prominently are stories placed?
Article II of the Articles of Confederation says:
Each state has its own freedom to choose laws.
What is Unconscious Bias?
Includes attitudes and beliefs (positive or negative) about other people, ideas, issues, or institutions that occur outside of our conscious awareness and control, which affect our opinions and behavior.