Constitutional Principles
Which principle describes the rights guaranteed to individuals without interference from the government or other individuals.
What is "Individual Rights"?
This CDV states the government and citizens should not lie.
What is "truth"?
Speech
What is a "Natural Citizen"?
What is someone who is granted citizenship at birth and does not need to go through naturalization process?
Who was allowed to vote in 1776?
What is only land owning white men?
Which principle states that politcal leaders are not above the law, and their powers are limited by law?
What is "Limited Government"?
This CDV states each citizen has the right to the protection of his or her life
What is "Life"?
Jury Duty
What is a Duty
What is a "Naturalized Citizen"?
What is someone who became a citizen through the naturalization process?
Name a minority group who was discriminated against in terms of voting rights?
What is African American, Native American, Asian American, Mexican American...
Which of the Constitutional Principles describes how power is distributed between the 3 branches?
What is "Separation of Powers"?
This CDV states differences in language, dress, food, where parents or grandparents were born, race and religion are not only allowed but accepted as important.
What is "diversity"?
Voting
What is a right/responsibility?
True/False: Naturalized Citizens are allowed to vote.
What is True?
True/False: Non Citizens can vote in U.S. elections.
What is False? (This includes long term legal residents)
Which of the Constitutional Principles describes the idea that power should be shared between the Federal and State governments?
What is "Federalism"?
This CDV pertains to the idea that citizens should work together to benefit each member of society.
What is "Common Good"?
What is a responsibility?
What are actions that citizens voluntarily take to support their community?
What is an "Undocumented Immigrant"?
What is an immigrant within the U.S. who has not acquired legal U.S. residency or citizenship?
What does Asylum mean?
What is the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee?
Which of the Constitutional Principles describes the idea that voters choose representatives to exercise the power given to them through elections?
What is "Republicanism"?
This CDV encompasses the idea that each citizen should receive the same treatment regardless of their race or religion.
What is "Equality"?
What is a right?
What are personal rights that are guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws?
Summarize the process of "naturalization".
First you have an interview, then you take the citizenship test, and finally you have the ceremony.
What did the 19th amendment do?
What is granted women the right to vote?
Which principle ensures that each branch of government is limited in power and that responsibilities are balanced among them?
What is "Checks and Balances"?
This CDV states the power of the government comes from the people.
What is "popular sovereignty"?
What is a Duty?
What are actions that citizens are required to do by law for the good of their country?
What is DACA?
What is Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals?
What is a migration policy which protected undocumented immigrants who arrived as children?
What act ended all voting discrimination on the basis of skin color?
What is The Voting Rights Act of 1965