Amendments and Acts
I can say whatever I want (within reason of course)
What is the First Amendment?
If you aren't born here you can still become a citizen through this.
What is the naturalization process ?
The two main political parties in the US
What are Republican and Democrat?
This document extended more rights to citizens like the right to bear arms.
Who was English Bill of Rights?
The Articles of Confederation did not have these 2 branches of government.
What are the executive and judicial branches?
It's my gun and I can carry it if I want to!
What is the 2nd Amendment/right to bear arms.
Any person born on US soil applies
What is the Law of Soil ?
Favor less government interference and more personal freedom.
Who are Republicans?
All people are born with God given rights - AKA natural rights
Who was John Locke?
No one is above this
What is the rule of law?
Yeah! My mom and sister can vote now!
What is the 19th Amendment?
Things that citizens must do
What are obligations?
The 2 of the 3 economic political systems
Socialism, Communism, Capitalism
This document established the rule or law, trial by jury and limited government
What is the Magna Carta?
This article explains the role of the Legislative Branch
What is an Article 1?
Slavery is Abolished
What is the 13th Amendment?
Men must register for this- don't worry the draft hasn't happened since Vietnam!
What is Selective Service?
The thing a politician "stands" on.
What is a platform?
He came up with the idea of the separation of powers.
People who are at least 30 and have been US citizens for at least 9 years. Oh and they also have to represent the state they live in.
What is a senator?
Outlawed discriminatory practices like literacy tests.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
List 3 obligations of citizenship
Register for Selective Service, obey laws, pay taxes, jury duty.
This political party believes government should provide services like food stamps
What is Democrat?
What is social contract?
This document included the idea that we can govern ourselves.
What is the Mayflower Compact?