The Enlightenment
Which Enlightenment Philosopher championed the idea of separation of powers in government
Montesquieu
What type of gov't do we have in the United States of America
Representative Democracy or Republic
What are the two types of citizen?
Natural Born vs. Naturalized
One example of a Civic Duty for 18 year old males is...
Signing up for the Select Service when you turn 18
What are the three natural rights?
Life
Liberty
Property
Throughout most of world history most governments have been what?
Monarchies.
Which constitutional amendment lays out citizenship
14th amendment
Civic Responsibility.
which U.S. founding document is most similar to the English Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution/U.S. Bill of Rights
What is the difference between the government of England and the Government of Saudi Arabia
England is a Constitutional Monarchy while Saudi Arabia is a Absolute Monarchy
Which Supreme Court Case upheld that Slaves were considered property and not citizens
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What will happen if you do not fulfil your civic duty of serving on a jury if you are asked to?
Legal consequences such as jail or fines.
What was one Key difference between John Locke and Thomas Hobbs?
John Locke believed you had the right to rebel if government violated their end of the social contract. Thomas Hobbs did not.
what is one key feature of a Theocracy?
The government uses religious texts to rule its people and to help make key governing decisions.
How old must you be to start the citizenship naturalization process in the United States?
18 years old
Why are certain career paths such as Law Enforcement, Teaching considered Civic Responsibilities and not Civic Duties?
You can choose any career you want to choose.
The Magna Carta limited the power of which English King?
King John
Where might you find a modern day example of a Oligarchy?
South Africa
What is issued to legal immigrants who successfully complete the application process to be in the United States
Green Card
In America you may do what you choose to do as long as those actions do not...
Violate the rights of other people.