Vocab
Form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions and laws on their behalf, rather than making all of the decisions by themselves.
Representative Democracy
What is an obligation?
An obligation is a task that you are legally required to do.
True or False
If served in the U.S military you are automatically a U.S. citizen.
False
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military.
A law got denied by Congress that wanted to ban social media for children under 14. They said that this did not support the well-being of all people in society.
What is this an example?
Common Good
What is Due Process?
The legal right that ensures fair treatment through the judicial system, such as having a fair trial before being punished.
If you do not fulfill your____ you risk being arrested.
A - Obligations
B - Responsibilities
C - Rights
A - Obligations
What are you called if you are born in the United States or any country.
Native or Natural born citizen.
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They supported passing the Constitution.
Robert believed in christianity and went to church on Sunday however Paul believed in Islam and did not think that it was necessary. They had a discussion and they respect each other religious decisions with out chasing religion
What is this an example?
Tolerance.
The idea that the power of the government comes from the people and that the people have the right to choose their leaders and make decisions about how they are governed.
Popular Sovereignty
Voting is a ____
A. Obligation
B. Responsibility
C. A right
D. A law
B. Responsibility
What is the process called where foreign people become a U.S citizen.
Naturalization
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Jimmy was reckless driving and was pulled over and arrested by a police officer. He was then given additional charges for resisting arrest.
What is this an example?
Law and order
What is Constitutionalism?
The government should be based on a set of laws or constitution that limits power and protects the rights of citizens.
Why is Voting important?
Voting is important because if you want to make your voice heard you should vote. Another reason voting is important is because it shows that you are participating in government and it is important because you need to be knowledgeable about who the candidates are and who is best for what you want.
True or false.
If you are not born in the U.S you can't become a citizen
False.
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion
In our North Attleboro community everyone has the same rights, opportunities and are treated the same no matter their race, gender, wealth, background, and beliefs.
What is this an example?
Equality
What is Patriotism?
A strong love and loyalty towards your country is often shown by supporting it's values and being proud of its achievements.
What is a right?
Something that only a citizen has the ability to do.
True or False
If you are born in a U.S military base and not in the actual country you are not a citizen.
False
Who said "The British Are Coming"
Paul Revere
In the town of North Attleboro there is a variety of people that have different backgrounds, cultures, and races with in the community.
What is this an example of?
Diversity