Systems
What is it called when the government gets its power from us (the people!) when we vote?
Popular Sovereignty
Citizens can vote directly on laws/ bills
Direct Democracy
An American citizen has a child with a non-citizen while on vacation in a foreign country.
Is the child a citizen?
Law of Blood - one parent is an American citizen, making that child one as well
What document defines which powers are granted to the central government and which powers are granted to the local/ state governments?
Hint: Think about federal systems
Rome = Republic
Greece = ...?
DIRECT Democracy
What Constitutional amendment tells us the requirements for citizenship in the United States?
The 14th - all persons born or naturalized in the US are citizens of the United States
Weak central government, strong state governments that are loosely associated with each other
Confederal System
Personal property is allowed, but the government owns and controls all factories/ farms/ industries
Socialism
Civics Obligations/ Duties
- Serve in Court
- Obey Laws
- Attend School
- Pay Taxes
- Defend the Nation
All power is given to one strong central government
Unitary
A form of government where political power is held by ONE
Hint: FORM! OF! GOVERNMENT!
Autocracy (they are unitary too, but we're looking for form!)
Civic Responsibilities (give me TWO)
- Attend Civic Meetings
- Petition the Government
- Run for Office
- Community Service
- Vote
Power is shared between a central government and state government, as well as local governments (ex: like St. Johns County!)
Federalism/ Federal System
The people elect representatives to complete the day-to-day work of the government
Representative Democracy/ Republic
The LAST thing a foreign born individual must do in the naturalization process is to take the Oath of Allegiance to...
The US Constitution