Influences on US Gov
The two document that the US modeled our Constitution from
Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights
Group that interprets the Constitution
US Supreme Court
Government where people either vote directly for laws/legislation or where they vote for representatives to govern them
Democracy/Representative Government
A responsibility people have when they turn 18
Vote
Document that sets rules for a government and its citizens
Constitution
they provide a written guarantee of individual rights like freedom of speech in the Constitution
Bill of rights
Preamble, 7 Articles, Amendments
Structure of the US Constitution
The branch of government that includes the President and his cabinet
Executive Branch
Define responsibility
A moral obligation/something you should do
The highest court in the land
U.S. Supreme Court
A person loyal to a country who gets that countries protections
What is a citizen
The principle that says the US government is not all powerful
Limited government
The Senate and the House of Representatives make up this branch of government
Legislative Branch
Two ways to becoming a citizen
Naturalization
Being born in the U.S.
Having one parent who is a citizen
Thinker with the belief that all people have natural right such as Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
John Locke
Roman political system
What the founding fathers modeled the US Constitution on
To form a more perfect union..to establish justice...insure domestic tranquility...provide for common defense... etc
Goals listed in the Preamble to the Constitution
Name two responsibilities of citizens
Being informed, voting, being an active citizen
Give two examples of American values
freedom, opportunity, democracy, equality, justice
Baron de Montesquieu
A person escaping their country for fear of punishment or violence
What is a refugee
Popular Sovereignty
What is the idea that the government gets its power from the people
Name three duties of citizens
obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, serve in court, attend school
The five requirements to becoming a US citizen
1. 18 years old
2. lived in US for 5 years
3. Speak English
4. Good moral character
5. Demonstrate understanding of US civics
Federalism
What is the principle that states that the federal government and state governments share power
The study of rights and responsibilities of a citizen
Civics
The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation
It made the government too weak
Branch of government that makes new laws
Legislative
Where is the National Government located today
Washington DC