The Preamble
Regions
Becoming a citizen
Political Parties
extras
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What are the 6 purposes of the U.S Government?
To ensure domestic Tranquility
To establish Justice
To form a perfect union
To provide for a common defense
To secure the blessings of liberty
To promote a general welfare
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Which state is a non-contiguous state?
1(Alaska and Hawaii)
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What process does a person go through to become a citizen of the United States?
Naturalization
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What are the 4 functions of political parties?
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Helping candidates win elections
Educating voters about campaign issues
Monitoring actions of officeholders
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Which state is Virginia?
2
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What does “establish justice” mean?
It means fairness for all people
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Which region are the three states above a part of?
Pacific Region
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What two steps must a person perform in order to become a naturalized citizen?
Have to have knowledge
Someone has to rewrite and speak English
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What are the 4 similarities of political parties?
Organize to win elections
Influence public policies
Reflect on both liberal and conservative views on the political spectrum
Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the center of the political spectrum.
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Which region of the United States is outlined in blue?
Pacific Region
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What does “provide for the common defense” mean?
It means the military defends our countries
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Which cities is located in the Pacific region?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle
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Which Amendment states “ All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside”?
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
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What are the differences of political parties?
Stated in party platforms and reflected in campaigning
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Define Representative government
the people elect public officeholders to make laws
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What does “form a more perfect union” mean?
It means to make a better country
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Which region of the United States is shaded gray on the map?
Northeast Region
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What are the 4 duties of a citizen?
Obey the laws
pay taxes
serve in the armed forces, if called
serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned
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What do third parties focus on?
Introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issues
Often take votes away from the two major parties
Often revolve around a political personality ( e.g., Theodore Roosevelt )
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“We the People” establishes that the power of government comes from who?
Constitution of the United States
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Which phrase from the Preamble best represents the fundamental political principle of consent of the governed?
“We The People”
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Which region of the United States is shaded?
Non-contiguous
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What are ways for citizens to participate in community service?
Express concern
volunteer and help
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What third party revolved around Theodore Roosevelt?
Often revolve around a political personality
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Which function of political parties choose their candidates?
Recruiting and nominating candidates