Enlightenment
This French philosopher wrote The Social Contract and believed that government should be based on the general will of the people.
Who is Rousseau?
In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that burning this was a protected form of symbolic speech.
What is the American flag?
This is the term for the duty U.S. citizens have to serve on a jury when called upon by the court system.
What is jury duty?
In 1969, the U.S. began using this method to randomly select men for the draft.
What is the draft lottery?
This Enlightenment thinker argued that life, liberty, and property are natural rights that all individuals are born with.
Who is John Locke?
This First Amendment right allows individuals to address grievances and demand action from their government.
What is the right to petition?
This is the legal right guaranteed by the 15th and 19th Amendments to all U.S. citizens, regardless of race or gender.
What is the right to vote?
Failure to register for Selective Service may bar you from this benefit from the federal government.
What is student aid?
This Enlightenment philosopher proposed dividing government into three branches to prevent tyranny.
Who is Montesquieu?
The First Amendment does not protect this type of speech, which falsely defames someone or causes reputational harm.
What is libel or slander?
This is the legal process through which a foreign national becomes a citizen of the United States.
What is naturalization?
The last time the United States implemented a military draft was during this war, before the draft was suspended in 1973.
What is the Vietnam War?
The Enlightenment idea that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed heavily influenced this U.S. founding document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The First Amendment includes this clause, which prevents the government from establishing an official religion.
What is the Establishment Clause?
An individual born outside of the United States may still become a U.S. citizen if one or both parents are U.S. citizens due to this concept.
What is jus sanguinis?
The first national draft in U.S. history occurred during this conflict.
What is the Civil War?
This French philosopher is famous for his wit, criticism of organized religion, and advocacy of freedom of speech.
Who is Voltaire?
This clause of the First Amendment ensures individuals can freely practice their religion without government interference.
What is the Free Exercise Clause?
This form of citizenship is granted to individuals born within the territory of the United States or its territories.
What is birthright or jus soli citizenship?
Men who are this status, often as members of a religious group, are exempt from registering for the Selective Service.
What are conscientious objectors?