Citizenship
"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."
This amendment defines a citizen.
What is the 14th amendment?
The act of voting is categorized as...
What is a responsibility?
Who is.. the people?
The system of government we have in the United States.
What is Federal System?
Yoshi's parents were born in the amazon rainforest in South America; Yoshi was born in St. Augustine, Florida. Yoshi is considered a citizen because...
What is Law of Soil?
What is.. Obligations are things you MUST do, Responsibilities are something you SHOULD do.
Definition of a dictator.
Who is a single ruler of government with total control? #autocracy
This system of government has the central government sharing power and responsibility with the state and local governments.
What is Federal system of government?
Mario & Luigi were born and raised in Italy. They both acquire a work visa to work as plumbers in the USA. When they move to USA, what is their citizenship status?
What is permanent resident (or legal alien)?
This obligation requires adults to attend a trial to determine whether or not someone is guilty of a crime.
What is Jury Duty?
Difference between a direct democracy and a republic.
What is.. direct democracy is DIRECT (ex. people vote on issues and decision is made immediately) vs a republic is a Representative Democracy.
This system of government has a very strong central government with very weak states, if there are states at all.
What is unitary system of government?
Princess Peach was born in Germany, however both her parents are citizens of the United States. Princess Peach is a citizen because...
What is Law of Blood?
This obligation is only for men and must be completed when they turn 18 (and lasts until they are 25).
What is Selective Service.
Difference between Constitutional and Absolute monarchy.
What is... constitutional monarchs (like a king/queen) share power with law-making body (ex. parliament) vs Absolute monarchy, the monarch has total control
This system of government is when the states have more power than the central government.
What is a confederal system of government?
List at least 3 requirements to become a Naturalized Citizen.
What is...
1. Read, write, and speak basic English
2. Good moral character
3. Legal permanent resident for 5+ years (or 3 years if married to citizen)
4. At least 18+
What is "for the common good".
Who is.. small group of wealthy people (Oligarchy) and 1 ruler with total control, such as a dictator (Autocracy).
PLOT TWIST, this isn't about Systems of Government...
Rule of law is when everyone is accountable to the law no matter who you are; this term allows those accused a crime to be treated equally and fairly.
What is due process of law?