Citizenship/Rights
Why is the American Population expanding?
Birth and Immigration
What is the purpose of Government?
Answers may vary
A governing body of a community, nation, or state.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
The absence of any form of Government
Anarchy
The United States practices which form of Government?
Democracy/Representative Democracy
Which amendment allows for the Government to take personal property as long as they pay for it and it's to benefit the common good?
5th Amendment - Eminent Domain
What are the three levels of government?
What is National, State, and Local.
A Republic is..
When supreme power lies within the citizens and they exercise their right to vote representatives to govern
When a non-citizen is granted permission to come to the United States, they usually apply for a _______
Visa/Green Card
When a nation is ruled by one political party. Government is in power through force and dominance. Which type of government is this?
What is Totalitarianism?
What are the five parts to the 1st amendment?
Speech, assemble, petition, religion, and press.
Which type of government is ruled by a few?
Which amendment protects us from self incrimination and what does it mean?
5th; Testifying against yourself.
Name two responsibilities of being a citizen.
What is serving in the military, jury duty, defending the Constitution, obeying the laws, remaining loyal to the United States/giving up loyalty to other countries, and voting. (any two)
A system by which a nation is ruled by a king or queen. Power is passed down through the ruling family.
What is Monarchy?
A dentist is being sued for $500,000. He wants a jury to hear the case but the judge refuses his request. Is this a violation, if so which amendment does it violate?
7th amendment - guaranteed a jury trial in a civil case
What is the Exclusionary Rule and how does it apply to the 4th amendment?
Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in federal court systems.
What is the difference between Prejudice and Discrimination?
prejudice - thoughts/opinions towards a group of people
discrimination - actions towards a group of people
What are the five steps to Naturalization?
File an Intent Form
Live in The United States
Be 18 years Old
Naturalization Test
Oath
What is the difference between socialism and communism?
under communism, most property and economic resources are owned and controlled by the state (rather than individual citizens);
under socialism, all citizens share equally in economic resources as allocated by government.
What is the difference between the 9th and 10th amendment?
The 9th amendment reserves rights to the PEOPLE
The 10th amendment reserves rights to the STATES
What is the purpose of a Grand Jury? Which amendment guarantees this right?
A group or people who look at evidence and decide whether it is enough to justify a criminal trial; 5th amendment.
Define Double Jeopardy
A person can not be tried for the same crime twice.