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name 2 should do's and 3 must do's
Selective service, Obey laws, Jury duty,Pay taxes, Vote, Petition, Attend civic meetings, community service, run for office, and be informed
What branch has the power to declare war?
The legislative branch
What did the colonist say to the king?
No taxation without representation
Where was the Cuban Missile Crisis
In Cuba
What’s the final step you need to take to become a naturalized citizen?
Take the oath of allegiance
What is the 14th amendment
It defines citizenship
One sided
Which one is shorter? The U.S Constitution or Florida's Constitution
U.S Consitution
What is the Townshed Act?
More Taxes on stuff
If there's a conflict between State and Federal law, who wins?
Federal law
whos the one who gave us the idea to have 3 separate branches?
Montesquieu
What is the media?
The watchdogs
What does the cabinet do?
Advise the president
What are all the influential documents
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English bill of Rights, "Common Sense"
What do juries act as?
Fact Finders
Name 2 things of each ancient civilizations we learned about
Thepolis, Democratic principles, voting rights, civic participation, written constitution, Republicanism, Representative government,Rule of law, seperation of powers,civic participation, Ethical idea of justice, individual worth,Rule of law, personal responsibility
What does secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity?
The Government Protects Current And Future Generations' Liberty And Freedom
What is the 8th amendment?
No cruel or unusual punishments
Our rights are guaranteed but not
Absolute
Citizen you're NOT!
What are the two ways you can be a birthright citizen
Law of Blood, Law of soil
What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
There was no power to tax, no power to trade, it was tough to get changes made, no national courts, no power to enforce laws, and no leadership.
What does espionage mean?
government spying
What are all the IGOs
United Nations, N.A.T.O, World Court, the World Trade Organization, USMCA
What is Habeas Corpus?