Political Principles that have shaped government in USA
Scenario: John Yeates Middle School has decided to implement new clubs for students to join. The clubs will meet after school. Mr. Smith decides to let the students vote to determine which clubs will be added to the after school program. Which fundamental principle does this scenario represent?
What is democracy?
These are the 2 ways to become a citizen of the United States.
What are birth and naturalization?
Mr. Rumplestiltskin refused to pay his federal taxes. He was sent to jail. As a citizen he was refusing to fulfill his ...
What is civic duty.
This served as the model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution.
What is Virginia Declaration of Rights?
This portion of the Constitution of the United States expresses the reasons the constitution was written and begins as .......
What is the Preamble? begins as ..... "We the People"
Ms. Randolph has chosen Quincy as the new 7th grade lunchroom deputy. His job is to make sure the students line up for their lunch. He decides that students should wait until everyone in the class has their lunch to sit down and eat. He tries to implement this new policy, however students ignore him and sit down to eat as soon as they get their lunch. This is an example of which fundamental principle?
What is Limited Government?
An individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or choice, owes allegiance to the government.
What is a citizen?
Marquis had just turned 18 years old. One of the first things he did was register to vote. Marquis had learned in his civics class that this was his...
What is civic responsibility?
This is what the Charters of the Virginia Company of London guaranteed.
What is the Rights of Englishmen are guaranteed to the colonists?
This Amendment extends the due process protection to the actions of the states.
What is the 14th Amendment?
A Congressman from Virginia is pulled over for speeding. He tells the police officer that he is a Congressman and he does not think he should receive a speeding ticket because of his service to the state. Which fundamental principle does this represent?
What is rule of law?
This is what one must demonstrate to become a naturalized citizen.
What is knowledge of American History and principles and the ability to read, speak and write words in ordinary usage in English language?
The city had decided to build a sewage treatment plant in Suffolk. Many people attended a city council meeting to discuss these plans. The people who attended the meeting had demonstrated their civic responsibilities by doing this....
What is keeping informed regarding current issues, or communicating with government officials to influence government actions.
This document establishes; 1. the structure of the United States government 2. guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected 3. affirms individual worth and dignity of all people 4. protects fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press assembly and petition
What is the Constitution of the United States?
Mr. Smith sent a letter to President Biden stating that he was unhappy with the way the president was handling the country. Mr. Smith was expressing which First Amendment freedom?
What is the freedom to petition? (Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.) or Freedom of speech? (Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.)
Every month the city council holds an open meeting so that the people of Suffolk can voice their concerns. The city councel members discuss and address the concerns of the public. If the public feels that their concerns have not been adequately addressed, the citizens have a right to not reelect them. This is an example of which fundamental principle?
What is consent of the governed?
This Amendment defines citizenship as "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."
What is 14th Amendment?
Each year students at JYMS collect plastic bags to express concern for the environment. This is one way for students to do what?
What is participate in community service.
This document established the first form of national government, maintained that major powers resided with the individual states. Its weakness of central government led to the writing of the Constitution of the United States.
What is Articles of Confederation?
Name 4 of the 5 principles of government.
What are; 1. Consent of the Governed 2. Limited Government 3. Rule of Law 4. Democracy 5. Representative Government?
Every 4 years people elect a president of the United States to conduct government on the people's behalf. This describes which fundamental principle?
What is representative government?
The United States has become an increasingly diverse society due to this. (2 parts)
What is immigration and naturalization?
Mr. Todd is a U.S. citizen. During the Vietnam War he served in the Marines. He currently owns his own tee shirt business and pays his taxes every year. Mr. Todd serves as the secretary for the local Kiwanis Club. Voting is one thing Mr. Todd does every year. He has never broken the law and is a respected member of the community. List the civic duties and responsibilities that Mr. Todd has displayed throughout his life.
What are;
Duties - served in military, payed taxes, obeys laws Responsibilities - voting, served in voluntary, appointed positions
The Declaration of Independence stated 4 ideas. Give 3 of these ideas.
What are; 1. stated greivances against the King of Great Britain 2. declared colonies' independence from Great Britain 3. affirmed "certain unalienable rights" life, liberty, pursuit of happiness 4. established the idea that all people are equal under the law
Name and explain the 5 First Amendment Freedoms.
What is; 1. Religion - government may not establish an official religion, or duly interfere with the free exercise of religion 2. Assembly - Individuals may peacefully gather 3. Press - The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government 4. Petition - Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials 5. Speech - Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs