Keep informed of regarding issues
responsibilty
What is the process of becoming a citizen called?
Naturalization
''The people rule'' this idea is expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
democracy
he ___________ begins with the words, "We the people
Preamble to the Constitution
rule of law
the government, those who govern and the governed are bound by the law
Hold elective office
responsibility
What amendment extends due process?
14th
The government and those who govern are bound by the law." This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
rule of law
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. In which of these documents were the colonists guaranteed the rights of Englishmen?
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London
federalism
the division and sharing of power between the states and the national government
pay taxes
duty
What is the right to vote
civic duty
People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf." This idea is expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
representative government
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. Which of these documents stated that people had “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)?
The Declaration of Independence
limited government
the government is not all powerful and can only do those things the people have given it the power to do
participate in political campaigns
responsibility
What are your first amendment rights
Freedom of speech
freedom of press
freedom of religion
freedom of assembly
freedom petition
The U.S. government is built on a these fundamental political principles: consent of the governed, rule of law, limited government, democracy, and:
Representative government
Which of these documents created a weak central government with no power to tax and enforce laws?
The Articles of Confederation
separation of power
government is divided into 3 branches each with its own power
serve as a witness in court when called
duty
Fundamental rights and liberties are guaranteed to citizens and include what amendments
1st and 14th
'People are the source of any and all governmental power'. This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
consent of the governed
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. Which of these documents stated that people had “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)?
The declaration of independence
national
the level of government responsible for foreign policy, regulating commerce and providing defense