Rule of Law
This principle means everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.
What is rule of law?
This document is the supreme law of the land in the United States.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
A person born in the U.S. automatically has this status.
What is citizenship by birth?
Paying taxes is an example of this.
What is a legal obligation?
Writing a letter to your representative is an example of this.
What is participating in government?
The rule of law protects citizens from this type of government power.
What is arbitrary or abusive power?
The rule of law is rooted in this historic English document from 1215.
What is the Magna Carta?
This process allows immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
What is naturalization?
Voting in elections is considered this.
What is a civic responsibility?
Attending a city council meeting shows this type of involvement.
What is local civic engagement?
This system divides government power among three branches.
What is separation of powers?
This principle ensures laws apply equally to all citizens.
What is equal protection under the law?
Name one requirement for naturalization.
What is speaking English, passing a civics test, or living in the U.S. for 5 years?
Serving on a jury is a legal duty called this.
What is jury duty?
oining a political party is an example of this right.
What is freedom of association?
This constitutional principle allows each branch to limit the others.
What are checks and balances?
The rule of law helps prevent this type of government where one person has unlimited power.
What is a dictatorship?
Children born abroad to U.S. citizens usually have this status.
What is citizenship by parentage?
Name one responsibility that helps improve the community.
What is volunteering or community service?
Signing a petition to change a law is exercising this right.
What is the right to petition the government?
Name one amendment that protects citizens’ rights during legal proceedings.
What is the 5th, 6th, or 14th Amendment?
This Enlightenment thinker influenced the idea of rule of law and separation of powers.
Who is Montesquieu?
This oath is taken by immigrants during the naturalization ceremony.
What is the Oath of Allegiance?
Obeying laws is an obligation because failing to do so can result in this.
What is legal punishment?
Running for public office demonstrates this level of civic participation.
What is active political involvement?