Citizenship
How many main paths are there to citizenship?
3 main ways
How many people rule in a Dictatorship?
1
The Magna Carta was a?
A Government Doc.
What is the first part of the DOI?
The Preamble
What are the 3 branches?
Legislative,Judicial,and Executive
What 2 ways can someone be a citizen?
1. Natural Born
2. Naturalized
Who rules in a Democracy?
EVERYONE
Which of the 5 main Gov. docs. was written first and which was last?
First-Magna Carta
Last-Common Sense
Why was the DOI written?
To explain to foreign nations why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain.
The Judicial Branch is aka?
The Supreme Court
What are 2 responsibilities only for U.S. citizens?
1. Voting in elections
2. Serving on juries when asked
What is the difference between absolute and constitutional monarchy?
Absolute-a king or queen with ABSOLUTE power
Constitutional- a king or queen with LIMITED or SHARED power
Was Cato's letter a pamphlet or a collection of news articles?
A collection of news articles
What are the 4 parts of the DOI?
Preamble,Natural Rights,Grievances,Resolution
What branch is Congress aka?
Legislative
Male citizens MUST?
register with the selective service system
One person has unlimited power is?
Autocracy
What doc. was written to expand the powers of English Parliament and the rights of people?
(Finish the sentence) We hold these truths to be self-...?
evident
(Fill in the blank) Congress can _______ vetoes
Override
What is a Legal permanent resident?
someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not a citizen
Define Socialism and Communism
Socialism-Gov. plays a major role in running the economy, some private ownership is allowed
Communism- a single ruling party owns and controls the entire economy, no private ownership is allowed
Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?
English puritans
What are grievances?
Which branch borrows money on behalf of the U.S.?
Legislative