Rights
What is ONE right all US Citizens have?
- Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press
- Right to bear arms
- Right to vote in federal elections
- Right to fair/speedy trial
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What is ONE responsibility a good US Citizen does/has?
- Vote
- Paying taxes
- Serving on a Jury
- Registering for selective service
- Be informed (and participate in community)
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What does the judicial branch do?
Interpret and determine the Constitutionality of laws
Who is the Father of our Country?
George Washington
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
What is the name of the first 10 Amendments?
The Bill of Rights
True or False, Volunteering to help the community is a responsibility
True
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President - currently Joe Biden
How many branches are in the government, and name them all
3 branches
Judicial,
Legislative,
Executive
If you have a green card can you vote in federal election?
No
What benefits are there to US Citizenship?
- Protection under US Law (granted overnmental rights)
- The right to vote
- Protection from deportation
- right to run for new public offices
This civic responsibility helps ensure the justice system works fairly by requiring citizens to serve as part of a group deciding court cases. What is it?
- Jury Duty
How old do men have to be enter the military draft (selective service)?
18
Why are their 13 stripes on the American Flag?
Represents the original 13 colonies
What system does the US have in place for electing the president?
The Electoral College
What does it mean to invoke your 5th Amendment rights? (plead the 5th)
- Refuse to speak to police/authorities
- Right to have an attorney defend you
- protection against self-incrimination
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join
a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What's the process called when someone wants to become a US Citizen?
Naturalization
Which state has the most representatives for the electoral college?
California
What is one right ONLY US Citizens have? (Visitors, work visas, or green card holders don't have)
-Vote in federal election
- run for federal office
What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?
- A right is given to you by the government regardless of what you do
- A responsibility is something you should do (sometimes legally obligated to do)
Explain what an Amendment is, and how many are there?
An Amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution, and there are 27
What's the process called for being born to American parents but still having American citizenship?
Derivation
Describe ONE of the Amendments to voting?