Citizenship & Immigration
U.S. Citizenship can be obtained in either of these two ways
Birth and Naturalization
This document declared independence from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
This principle divides power between the national and state governments
Federalism
This First Amendment freedom protects people's ability to practice their faith or choose not to follow a religion
Religion
This part of the Constitution was added to establish and protect people's civil liberties
Bill of Rights
One way a person can become a citizen at birth is being born on U.S. soil. The other way is this
A child born who's parents are U.S. citizens
Thomas Jefferson wrote this Virginia document, which established the principle of religious freedom
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
This principle describes citizens electing representatives to make laws and govern on their behalf
This freedom is violated when a government bans people from criticizing its actions
Speech
This concept requires the government to follow fair procedures before taking away someone's life, liberty, or property
Due Process
Immigration and naturalization have helped make American society increasingly this
Diverse
This document describes the powers of the President of the United States
Constitution
The phrase "We the People" reflects this principle: government gets its authority from the people
Consent of the governed
A group peacefully gathers with protest signs outside the White House. Which freedom does this demonstate?
This amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
Fourth Amendment
One requirement for naturalization is demonstrating an understanding of these two subjects
American Government and U.S. History
This document created a weak central government, eventually leading to the writing of the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
This principle divides the powers of government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Separation of Powers
A newspaper publishes an article criticizing a new congressional bill. This demonstrates this freedom
This amendment establishes that people born or naturalized in the United States are U.S. citizens
18; moral
The Preamble's goal to "form a more perfect ______" describes the relationship among the 13 states
Union
This principle allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches
Checks and Balances
A citizen writes to a senator about overcrowded schools and asks the government to address the problem. This demonstrates this freedom
Petition
This amendment to the Constitution protects us from cruel and unusual punishment
Eighth Amendment