Citizenship
Gummy Bears (Forms of Govt.)
What's the Big Idea?
What's up Doc?
Hey King!
Miscellaneous
100
list a civic obligation of American citizens
pay taxes
obey laws
serve on jury
defend the country (selective service)
100
rule by a king; oldest in family usually inherits power
monarchy
100
a protection against government abuse of power, this is the idea that all elected officials, including the President of the United States, must obey the laws
rule of law
100
This historical DOCument limited the rights of King John and established trial by jury for his barons
Magna Carta
100
List of colonists complaints about the King
("He has...)
grievances
100
Define obligation & responsibility
obligation: something you are required to do by law
responsibility: something you do to contribute to the common good
200
James was born in the state of Florida. What allows him to be an American citizen?
law of soil (jus soli)
200
people hold the power through voting
democracy
200
people can make decisions on how their government should work
EXAMPLE: Mayflower Compact
self-government
200
This historical DOCument was an example of pilgrims establishing self-government
Mayflower Compact
200
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and endowed by their creator with THESE certain unalienable rights"
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
200
Colonists would say this to show their disapproval in response to English taxes policies while not participating in English government
"no taxation without representation"
300
Kelly was born in France and has lived there for most of her life, but her birth mother is an American citizen. What allows her to be an American citizen?
law of blood (jus sangunis)
300
country led by one person; dictator
autocracy
300
People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow the law when enforcing laws and treat people the same way.
due process
300
Signed in 1689, this DOCument granted specific rights to English subjects and later would influence the U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
300
When government becomes destructive of people's natural rights, what is the right of the people?
to alter or abolish it
300
This system of government SHARES power between the state and central governments.
federal
400
list a civic responsibility of American citizens
vote
volunteer/community service
run for office
petition government
attend civic meetings
400
country ruled by a group of people
oligarchy
400
The U.S. Constitution's establishment of a legislative, executive, and a judicial branch was influenced by this Enlightenment Idea from Montesquieu
separation of powers
checks and balances
400
This DOCument, or pamphlet, inspired the American colonists to declare their independence from Great Britain
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
400
This part of the Declaration claimed that the colonies were "Free and Independent States"
the Resolution
400
This system of government has a WEAK central government, with independent states
confederal
500
List ANY 3 requirements for naturalization (the process for becoming an American citizen)
18 years old
live in the United States for 5 years
lawful permanent resident (green card)
pass Civics exam
speak English
oath of allegiance
500
What is the difference between direct and representative democracy?
Representative - citizens elect representatives to make laws (Senators, Representatives, President)
Direct - citizens vote directly on laws (popular vote)
500
John Locke's theory that government should protect natural rights of people if they are willing to give power to the government by giving up some personal freedom in return
social contract theory
500
Name at least 3 Enlightenment "Big Ideas" ideas that influenced the Declaration of Independence
natural rights
social contract theory
limited government
self-government
individual rights
500
List 3 grievances against King George
Refusing to approve laws
Quartering soldiers in homes
Cutting off trade
Suspending trial by jury
Dissolve legislatures
No taxation without representation
Made war with the colonists
500
This system of government has a STRONG central government that delegates power to local governments
unitary