Unit 1
Define what rule of law means?
Protects citzens from "tyranny"/ abuse of power. Leaders must follow the law
what is the purpose of English bill of rights and when was it written?
- expand power
- expand the rights of people
- limited the rights of the king
-1989
Why was the Anti- federalist so against the Constitution?
They wanted the Bill of Rights included
Which amendment lead people to freedom of religion ,freedom of assembly,freedom of the press, freedom to petition the government , freedom of speech
amendment 1
what are the two ways to become a natural born citizen
Law of soil
Law of blood
What was the purpose in the writing of common sense and when was it written
-IT was written to convince the American colonies to support the becoming independence from england
-1776
What did the Federalist believe ?
They believed that the Constitution gave enough protections to the states and individuals
What are 4 obligations that people have to do
- Obey the laws
- Pay taxes
- Serve on jury
- Defend the nation
What did Thomas Paine's common sense influence thee founding father to do
influence declaration of independence
Which amendment is defined for citizenship
Amendment 14
What does communism and socialism mean
communism means more extreme version: All publicly owned
socialism mean Both: Public ownership of business
what is the purpose in mayflower compact when was it written
It created the government that would provide order & protect the rights of the colonist
-1620
List 6 steps become to naturalized citizen
- live in the U.S for 5 years
- Fill out an application
-Fingerprinting & background check
- Interview
- Pass the civics & English test
- Take an oath of alligence
What system of government does the central government have all of the power
Unitary system
Who was the "greivances" of the Declaration of Independence addressed to?
The king
What amendment lead to No self-incrimination , no double- jeopardy, due process under the law, right to remain silent , eminent domain
amendment 5