Chapter 1
What are the 3 levels of government?
National
State
Local
What were the three colonial regions?
New England
Middle
Southern
What is the Majority Rule?
The more that chooses one, is the one who wins
What is the purpose of the 1st Amendment?
To protect our civil liberties
Define, 'the duties of citizens'.
Things we are required to do?
What does E Pluribus Unum mean?
Out of many, one
Who believed in natural rights, life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What are the 3 branches of government?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
What is the difference of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights?
Civil liberties are our freedom to think and act without government interference. Civil Rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms granted to U.S citizens that are protected by the law.
Define the term 'Draft'
When male citizens are chosen to serve during a time of war
What was the first economy? What did we transfer to?
What crop are the southern colonies known for growing?
Tobacco
What is the 3/5th compromise?
Which amendment deals with illegal search & seizure?
4th
Ameri-corp is considered what organization?
A volunteer organization
What can legal aliens do and not do?
Do: Own property, have a job, go to school, all the rights and protections legal citizens have
Not do: vote, run for office, sit in the jury
U.S Constitution
How many articles are in the Articles of Confederation
7
What is Poll Tax?
A tax on voting to keep the poor and ex-slaves from voting
3 things are guaranteed in life, taxes, death, and ____
Jury duty
What are the principles of American Democracy?
Rule of law, limited government, consent of the governed, individual rights, representative government.
What are the 4 sections of the Declaration of Independence?
The Preamble
Declaration of Natural Rights
List of Grievances
Resolution of Independence
What are the principles underlying the Constitution?
Popular sovereignty, rule of law, separation of powers
What are the legal terms you need to know?
Perjury, subpoena, grand jury, indictment
What are our four civil responsibilities?
Be informed
Speak up and vote
Respect others rights
Contribute to the common good