Obey the law
What is Duty?
The _____ guarantees citizens freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
What is First Amendment?
"The government and those who govern are bound by the law." This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
What is Rule of law?
Which of these documents created a weak central government with no power to tax and enforce laws?
What is the article of confederation?
People elect office holders to carry out the business of government for them
What is representative government?
participate in political campaigns
What is Responsibility?
Fill in the blank: Civic ____ are voluntary.
What is responsibilities
"Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people give it the power to do." This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
What is Limited Government?
The ___________ begins with the words, "We the people"
What is preamble to the constitution?
government is divided into 3 branches each with their own power
What is separation of power?
serve on a jury when called
What is Duty?
Fill in the blank: Immigration and naturalization have led to an increasingly ____ society
What is Diverse?
"People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf." This idea is expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
What is Representative Government?
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. Which of these documents stated that people had “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)?
what is the declaration of independence?
the division and sharing of power between the states and the national government
What is federalism?
influence government by communicating with government officials
What is Responsibility?
The ____ amendment extends due process protection to the actions of the states.
What is Fourteenth?
'People are the source of any and all governmental power'. This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
What is consent of the governed?
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. In which of these documents were the colonists guaranteed the rights of Englishmen?
What is the charters of the Virginia company of London?
The level of government responsible for foreign policy, regulating commerce and providing defense
what is national?
Hold elective office
What is Responsibility?
Fill in the blank: Serving on a jury, serving as a witness in court or serving in the armed forces if called, are ____ of citizens.
What is Civic Duties
"The people rule." This idea is expressed in the fundamental political principle known as:
What is democracy?
Which of these documents stated grievances against the king of England?
what is the declaration of independence?
The level of government responsible for public health, safety and welfare
What is state?