Citizenship
List two obligations of US citizens?
-Obey the law
-pay taxes
-serve on jury
-defend the nation
What is a Direct Democracy?
everyone makes decisions
what is Montesquieu known for?
Separation of powers, and checks and balances
What is the first sentence in the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What is the name of the document that contains the amendments we have?
Bill of Rights
List two responsibilities
-vote
-run for office
-attend civic meetings
-petition government
What "system" of government is power shared between the national and regional governments?
Federal
Which two people influenced the Founding Fathers?
John Locke and Baron De Montesquieu
Who supported the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
What is the seventh amendment?
jury trials in civil cases
What are two ways to become a natural born citizen?
law of soil, and law of blood
What system of government did the regional government tell the central government what to do?
Confederal
What did John Locke influence?
Natural rightsi
Define Checks and balances.
Each branch has the power to check, or restrain, the others.
How much of Congress has to agree to propose an amendment?
2/3 of Congress
Define Rule of Law?
no one is above the law, and this protects citizens from tyranny / abuse of power. Leaders must follow the law as well, it applies to everyone.
What does communism mean?
All publicly owned
What did Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence the Founding Fathers to do?
It influenced the Declaration of Independence
What does "We the people of the United States" in the Preamble mean?
popular sovereignty
How much of States has to agree to ratify an amendment?
3/4 of states
Which amendment defines citizenship?
14th amendment
What is the difference between autocracy and oligarchy?
Autocracy is "rule by one", oligarchy is "rule by few"
Who were the "grievances" of the Declaration of Independence addressed to?
King George
Recite the whole Preamble.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
What amendment limits bail and punishment?
8th amendment