Unit 1 Citizenship
Cities/urban areas often vote...
Democrat
Federalists believe in....
Strong Central Government
Alex Manly own the only black _____ in Wilmigton.
Newspaper
Who is the mayor of Sanford?
Rebecca Salmon
General election
Election held to vote for representatives after they have been chosen by their political parties.
Rural/country areas often vote
Republican
Anti-Federalists
Believe in a weaker central government and more power to the states.
This Native American group is still thriving in the western mountains of North Carolina
Cherokee
How old do you have to be to be the governor of NC
30
Oligarchy
When a few people are in power usually the wealthy
What is the Preamble
Introduction to the U.S. Consitution
How old do you have to be to run for the U.S. Senate?
How old to run for the U.S. House of Representatives?
How old to run for President of the U.S?
30
25
35
What does suffrage mean?
Right to vote
How old do you have to be to run for State HOR
21
Plain Folks:
Canidates try to act like the average person to win people over.
What is a consequence for not signing up for selective services?
250,000 dollar fine and 5 years in jail
How long is a Senator in office for each term, and how many terms can a person run for office in the Senate?
6 years unlimited terms
True or False: It is required for people to believe in some kind of religion in order to hold public office in the United States
False
How old do you have to be to run for NC Senator?
25
Bandwagon:
Make it appear that many people have joined the cause already, and that they are having lots of fun or getting significant advantage.
At the time of the Articles of Confederation.
Which future U.S. president worried that the Articles of Confederation would ruin the country through trade and taxes while the AOC was in effect?
George Washington
How long is a House of Representative in office for each term and how many terms can a person run for office in the HOR?
2 years in office, unlimited terms
The Grandfather clause during Jim Crow outlined...
You could only vote if your grandfather could vote prior to the Civil War
When is the deadline to register to vote for the November midterm election?
25 days prior to election day
14th amendment
Allowed citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
What is the purposes of the Bill of Rights?
Restrict Government power and preserve rights for the people.
Sanford is represented by _____ in the ________
Brad Knott, 13 District
What was the main issue with Rebecca Felton's letter to Alex Manly and her position of power in Congress?
She has the power to make federal laws
What is a straight ticket?
Vote for the same party
*Daily Double* Voting Rights Act of 1965...
outlawed the discriminatory voting practices
A legal member of the community
Citizen
What is the Role of the Vice president in the Senate?
Pick and choose who is on committees and the order of the bills presented.
The Indian Removal Act forced Native Americans
Move west of the Mississippi River
What is a Split Ticket
When people vote both parties on the ballot in an election.
The 13th Amendment
Outlawed slavery
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is called
Naturalization
What is the role of the Speaker of the House in the House of Representatives?
Pick and choose who is on committees and the order of the bills presented.
When it comes to religion in the United States, most Americans identify as being____ Speicificlly _____
Christian, Protestant
What is the purpose of a primary election?
Political parties to decide on the candidate they want to represent
Jim Crow laws...
enforced segregation
How can gerrymandering impact elections?
Political parties can influence how a state votes, which can then influence who is in Congress.
Who are NC's two current Senators
Thom Tillis
Ted Budd
When did NC ratify Women's Suffrage for State legislators?
1971
How many Senators are made up of Republicans and Democrats?
53 Republicans 47 Democrats
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlines...
Natives can have the same rights as other U.S. Citizens
The first 10 Amendments in order.
Students should know the first 10 amendments.
*Daily Double* What are the three warnings Washington gives during his Farewell Address? Be sure to provide an example and explain for support.
Don't let geography divide us as a country
Stay away from political parties
Don't let the world conflicts interfere with the U.S.
When was the 19th amendment ratified?
1919-1920
How many House of Representatives Members are made up of Republicans and Democrats? Currently, there are 3 vacancies as of now.
218 Republicans 214 Democrats
15th Amemdnemnt
can not discriminate the vote based on race or religion.
Explain the differences between civic participation in terms of responsibilities, duties, and privileges of being a U.S. citizen. Provide examples to support your answer.
Responsibilities- What citizens should do but not required EX: Vote, being open-minded to other ideas, and help in your community.
Duites- What citizens are required to do. EX: Jury duty, follow the laws, go to school, pay taxes
Privileges: benefits of being a U.S. citizen EX: Being able to vote for the president of the U.S., having a U.S. passport. Bring family members to the U.S.
How have Supreme Court landmark cases impacted our modern lives? Be able to explain and provide a detailed example. What was the opinion of the court? What is the precedent that is now established?
Students should be able to provide a Supreme Court case with supporting evidence. Make sure to establish the outcome. (Ruling)
Why is it important that we learn and talk about Hard History? Provide an example from civics to support your answer.
Student should be able to give a reasonable response with support from class
How is money used during a campaign for president?
Billions are spent every four years on political campaigns.
Gerrymandering
When political parties intentionally draw districts in their favor
Why is the Bill of Rights important? Should they be updated, or should we leave them as they are? Why or why not? Be able to provide an example to support your answer
Students should be able to choose one example from the bill or rights to support their response.
Explain the Virginia and New Jersey plans. What was the issue between the small states and the big states? Explain the compromise that was made.
Explain the plans and the compromise. Explain the issue with the Virginia and New Jersey plan.
What government policies were put in place that impacted Native Americans? Be sure to explain how these policies work.
Students should be able to provide examples for the treatment of Native Americans as we discussed in class.
How can political ads impact an election and its candidates? Provide three types of campaign propaganda with an example of each.
Students should know the three forms of propaganda when it comes to election ads and how ads can imact an canidate.
Autocracy
A government where one person is in charge, giving the illusion of an election process where they are the only candidate.
*Daily Double* Why is it important to know if a source is biased or unbiased? Be sure to provide a brief definition for both terms. How can this impact being an informed voter?
Biased Sources- Sources that are intentionally leaning to one side of the story to influence someone
Unbiased Sources- Sources that tell the full story and allow individuals to make their own assumptions.
It can impact being an informed voter because if you only look at biased sources, you will only be influenced by one side instead of being able to make your own decisions.
Explain the specific process for how a bill becomes a law by going through the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.
Review the steps for a bill to become a law.
7 in Congress
4 options for the president
Supreme Court decides if constitutional
How have U.S. laws changed the treatment of Black Americans over time? Provide at least 3 examples to support your answer.
Students should be able to provide examples from what we have talked about in class
Should we keep the Electoral College? Why or why not? What are the benefits and problems? Be sure to support your response with examples from class.
Students should be able to provide a reasonable answer with supporting evidence for their argument. Students should point out the benefits and problems with the electoral college.
Citizenship
Someone who is from a particular country and is an active member of their community
What were the main ideas of the Articles of Confederation? Who did they benefit the most? What were the issues the Federal government faced under the Articles?
Limit the federal government's power.
The states will work together to solve issues, defend each other, and make decisions on trade and taxes.
The states benefited the most, having more power.
The problem was that there was no federal government to make sure the states were held accountable.
Describe the steps of impeaching and removing a president from office. What are the responsibilities of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Students should review the steps to impeach and remove an official from office.
4 steps in the House
4 steps in the Senate
Provide how the colonies of early settlers viewed religion. Who were the groups? What state(s) were they in? What are some of their religious perspectives? Be sure to explain your answer for support.
Students should know the three colonial groups, their states, and their perspectives on religion
How can the midterm elections impact the federal government? Provide examples for support
Students should be able to explain how midterms impact the federal government.
Amendment
Change to the consitution
What are the steps to becoming a U.S. citizen? Provide at least 5 steps in order to receive credit.
Step 1. Determine if you are already a U.S. citizen
Step 2. Determine if you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen
Step 3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Step 4. Submit your Form N-400 and pay your fees
Step 5. Go to your biometrics appointment, if applicable
Step 6. Complete the interview
Step 7. Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400
Step 8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance
Step 9. Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States
Step 10. Understanding U.S. citizenship
What are some of the Executive Powers, Legislative Powers, and Judicial Powers of the President?
Students should know the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of the president. Check Canvas if needed to study.
Provide examples of how women are currently being treated in NC. Be able to explain your answers
Students should be able to provide examples based on health, jobs, and politics for the treatment of women.
Who are the Candidates running for the House of Representatives and Senate for NC on a federal and state level? Which party are they running for? What are some of their qualifications and goals for office?
Students should know the candidates up for election this November. Their political party, who they are, and their goals for office.
Selective service draft
When individuals are chosen to serve in the military