Historical Influences
Ancient Greece's idea that citizens are voting and serving in public office is related to what idea?
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To break all allegiance to the British empire and become and independent nation
What is the Bill of Rights?
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
The 14th Amendment defines a citizen as anyone who is ________ or __________
What is born or naturalized
What is a requirement all elected officials must meet to hold office?
Be a U.S. citizen
Montesquieu's "Separation of Powers" idea is closely tied to which influential idea of American government?
What is the checks & balances
What was the colonists greatest concern with the British policies in the colonies?
What is taxation without representation
Bonus:
Representation where?
The 8th Amendment protects you from abusive government power. What are 2 things it protects you from?
What are ...
Bonus: List the third thing it protects you from
What are the two ways to be born a citizen?
Law of Blood & Law of Soil
What is 1 requirement to run for Governor of Florida?
What is ...
Bonus: What are the other two?
Ancient Rome's idea of having 2 Consuls, the Senate and Voting Assemblies shows what big influence on American govt.?
What is Separation of Powers
List 3 grievances from the Declaration of Independence
What is ......
What are the five freedoms in the 1st Amendment?
What is assembly, speech, religion, press & petition
What is the last step in the naturalization process?
What is swear the oath of allegiance
What are the qualifications to be President of the United States?
What are:
-35 years old
-natural born citizen
-Live in the U.S. for 14 years
What influential document provided key influences such as limited govt., rule of law, and due process rights such as trial by jury?
What is the Magna Carta
Who were the 2 groups who debated the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation?
Who are the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Bonus: Give 1 viewpoint of BOTH groups
What are the three limitations on freedom of speech?
What are libel, slander , and dangerous/language language
List the 5 requirements to be a naturalized citizen
What is....
1. 18 years old
2. Good moral character
3. Legally reside in US for 5 years
4. Knowledge of English
5. Pass a US History & Civics test
Explain the difference between a primary election and a general election.
What is ...
What are John Locke's influential ideas on American government?
What are natural rights & the social contract
What are 5 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What is : No power to tax, no executive branch, no judicial branch, difficult to amend, no power to regulate interstate trade
What are 3 examples of due process rights?
What are ....
List the 5 obligations of being a citizen
What is...
1. Obey the law
2. Pay taxes
3. Serve on a jury if summoned
4. Register for Selective Service/Defend the Nation
5. Attend School
How do we elect the President of the United States?
What is the Electoral College?
Bonus:
Explain how to win the electoral college