About Civics
Name one material needed for this class.
Notebook
Writing Utensils
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Highlighters
What is it mean to be a citizen of a country?
Legal membership in a country, with rights and duties.
based on religion, religious leaders lead the people based on their religious commands
theocracy
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is vital for the social contract?
Consent
What is Ms. Brown's email?
abrown@charlottelabschool.org
True or False? If you are an undocumented person in the United States, you can vote.
False
one person, all power
Ariel is on trial for selling drugs. The judge orders her to take the stand and defend her actions. Which amendment does this violate?
6th Amendment
According to John Locke, what are the natural human rights?
Life, liberty, property and the right to revolt
What is the grading policy?
Formal Assignments
(Projects, Current Events) 60%
Informal Assignments
(Classwork, Participation,
Readings) 40%
Defined principle of birthright citizenship in the United States
14th Amendment
What kind of government do we have in the United States?
democratic republic
Jon is accused of setting Geraldo’s car on fire. Geraldo refuses to go to court and testify where he was when his car caught on fire. Which amendment does this violate?
5th Amendment - right to remain silent
What is the name of the book that Thomas Hobbes wrote to explain the need for order?
True or False? You will be required to do a community-based project in this class.
True
What is the path to naturalization?
Residency
Application
Interview
Oath
What is a pro and con of a government where people have power
Pro: people have a voice
Con: minority beliefs ignored
A meeting is held at a convention center for people who support the legalization of the sale of marijuana in the state of North Carolina. Which amendment does this support?
1st Amendment - freedom of assembly
Explain the "Trade Off" in the social contract?
You obey laws; the government protects your rights.
True or false? Ms. Brown will take my current event if it is late.
False
You have the right to free speech—but also the responsibility to respect others’ right to speak
who has divine right to rule from God
absolute monarchy
Melonie is accused of murder. If she is found guilty, she will be given the death penalty. Which amendment does this support or violate?
8th Amendment
What is due process?
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system