Foundations of Democracy
This Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of the "social contract."
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
This First Amendment right allows individuals to express their opinions publicly.
What is freedom of speech?
Paying taxes is an example of this type of citizenship duty.
What is a citizenship duty?
This process allows the public to choose their representatives through voting.
What is an election?
This principle divides government power into three branches.
What is the separation of powers?
The belief that government derives its power from the consent of the governed is known as this.
What is popular sovereignty?
This constitutional amendment guarantees equal protection under the law.
What is the Fourteenth Amendment?
Serving on a jury is a civic duty associated with this responsibility.
What is serving on a jury?
This system uses the Electoral College to elect the President.
What is the Electoral College system?
This system ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
What is the system of checks and balances?
This Enlightenment philosopher advocated for natural rights, including life, liberty, and property.
Who is John Locke?
This amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This duty involves obeying laws and regulations set by government authorities.
What is obeying laws?
The method by which a proposed amendment becomes part of the Constitution is called this.
What is ratification?
These checks allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.
What are checks and balances?
The concept that certain rights are inherent and cannot be surrendered is known as this.
What are inalienable rights?
This amendment protects the right to a fair and speedy trial.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Registering for selective service is an example of this type of duty.
What is registering for selective service?
This term describes the movement of power from federal to state governments.
What is federalism?
What is the amendment process outlined in Article V?
The process by which the Constitution can be formally changed is outlined in this article.
This Enlightenment idea emphasizes that sovereignty lies with the people, not the government.
What is popular sovereignty?
This amendment abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude.
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
Engaging in community service and volunteerism reflects this citizenship responsibility.
What is community service and volunteerism?
This debate centers on whether elections are truly democratic based on their processes.
What is the debate over the democratic nature of election processes?
The Tenth Amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people, exemplifying this principle.
What is the principle of federalism as exemplified by the Tenth Amendment?