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Where does this statement appear? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
What is The Declaration of Independence
100
The people are the source of any and all governmental power
What is Consent of the Governed.
100
Where is this text found? "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
What is the 14th Amendment
100
The right to gather as a large group to support or protest is known as __________.
What is assembly
100
If you do not pay taxes or obey laws you could face __________.
What is legal consequences
200
This document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to Colonists.
What is The Charters of the Virginia Company of London
200
Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do
What is Limited Government
200
What are the two ways of obtaining citizenship?
What is birth and naturalization
200
The right to choose a place of worship (church) is known as __________.
What is Freedom of Religion
200
Duties are __________, meaning you have to do them.
What is required.
300
This document established the first form of national government and gave most power to the states. The national government were not able to tax or enforce laws.
What is The Articles of Confederation
300
The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those who are governed
What is Rule of Law
300
Having people from different cultures and backgrounds is known as _________.
What is diversity
300
Being free to express your opinions and beliefs is known as _________.
What is Freedom of Speech
300
Registering and voting is an example of __________.
What is a responsibility
400
This document established the CURRENT form of national government.
What is The Constitution of the United States
400
In a democratic system of government, the people rule
What is Democracy
400
A __________ is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.
What is citizen
400
To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must know __________ and __________.
What is U.S. History and English
400
Volunteering in your neighborhood is known as _________.
What is community service
500
The first ten amendments is called __________.
What is The Bill of Rights
500
In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf.
What is Representative Government
500
What does the 14th Amendment do?
What is defines citizenship
500
Making your views known to public officials is known as freedom of __________.
What is Petition
500
Facing legal consequences mean _______.
What is you could pay a fine or go to jail.