Unit 1
A person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country
Who is a citizen?
A leading figure in the founding of the U.S.
Who is a Founding Father?
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What are civil liberties?
rights protected by the Constitution that all people are born with and can’t be taken away
Where does the name "Juneteenth" come from and why this day?
Juneteenth is the combination of June and 19th; this was the day the Emancipation Proclamation formally freed enslaved people
The study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how government works
What is civics?
People have the right to fair and reasonable laws and officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws as well as treat people the same way
What is due process?
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
The Judicial Branch
What are ethnic groups?
people with common characteristics and customs
What is the difference between Veteran's Day and Memorial Day?
Provides a framework for government; defines the powers and duties of the government and guarantees certain rights of the people
What is the constitution?
Has only the powers that the people give it as indicated in the constitution
What is limited government?
Legislative
What is a landmark Supreme Court case? Not an example, what does it mean?
A Landmark Supreme Court case is a case that has greatly influenced our country and enforced/changes how our amendments are interpreted
What was the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor? Yes, you have to know the year.
December 7, 1941
A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting; rule by the people
What is a democracy?
People make decisions on how their government should work
What is self government?
What are marginalized groups?
people denied equal opportunities
When is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Sun, Sep 15, 2024 – Tue, Oct 15, 2024
Beliefs about what is right and wrong and what is important in life
What are values?
A government in which all power a government in which all power is in the hands of a single ruler
What is tyranny?
The ______________ is elected by eligible United States citizens who vote and by the Electoral College system
President
Violation of the rights; unfair action or treatment
Injustice
When is Diwali?
Diwali is celebrated in the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika, which typically fall between mid-October and mid-November