Foundations of American Constitutional Government
Historical Documents
Amendments
Citizenship
Political parties and elections
100
Representative Government
What is a government where citizens elect a small group of people to represent them?
100
First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Where can the Bill of Rights be found?
100
Ratify Amendments
How are states involved in the amendment process?
100
Birth & Naturalization
What are the two ways to become a U.S. citizen?
100
Donkey
What is the symbol for the Democratic party?
200
Limited Government
Government is very powerful but cannot do all things
200
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
What document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen?
200
Amendment
What is a change to the Constitution called?
200
5 years
How long must you live in the U.S. before you can apply for citizenship?
200
Third party
This party normally focuses on a single issue and is not one of the major political parties
300
Rule of Law
This states that our representatives we elect must follow the same laws we have too.
300
The Constitution of the United States
The phrase "In order to perform a more perfect union" is the beginning of which document?
300
14th
What amendment extends due process protection to the actions of states
300
Pay taxes Serve on Jury Obey the law Serve in the armed forces if called
Name at least 3 duties of a citizen
300
DMV Mail Registers office
Name two places you can register to vote
400
Consent of the governed
This means power given to the government from the people
400
Declaration of Independance
This document listed the grievance of the colonies against King George and declared the colonies free.
400
Religion Speech Press Petition Assemble
Name all 5 of the 1st amendment freedoms
400
After all steps to naturalization are complete
When do you take the oath of allegiance?
400
Be a citizen Live in the Commonwealth be 18 years old
What are 3 qualifications to vote in Virginia?
500
Democracy
This is our current form of government in the United States.
500
Articles of Confederation
This established the first form of government in the independent states
500
You cannot be tried twice for the same crime
What is double jeopardy?
500
Traits of good citizens
Patriotism, honesty, trustworthiness, and courtesy are examples of what?
500
270
How many electoral votes does a candidate running for President need to win?
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