Chapter 1
What is Civics?
The study of the rights and duties of citizens.
Why did people come to America?
Religious freedom, a chance for a new and better life, avoid debtors prison, and slaves.
Who was chosen to lead the Convention?
George Washington
2nd Amendment
What do the duties of citizens mean?
Things we have to do.
Where do most of our immigrants come from?
Latin America
Who believed we were born with natural rights?
John Locke
What does a bicameral legislature mean?
2 houses
What is a hung jury?
The jury can not come to a unanimous agreement.
What does civic responsibilities mean?
Things we should do.
What does "E Pluribus Unum" mean?
"out of many one"
Which colonies is William Penn associated with?
Middle Colonies
What is the 3/5 Compromise?
5 slaves would count as 3 free people for representation and taxes.
What are the 5 parts of the 1st Amendment?
1. Speech
2. Press
3. Religion
4. Petition
5. Assembly
What is the Peace Corp?
Do volunteer work around the world.
What are 2 ways to become a citizen?
Birth or the Naturalization Process
What are the 4 types of colonies?
1. Proprietary
2. Royal
3. Joint Stock
4. Self Governing
Who became the 9th state to ratify the Constitution, making it the supreme law of the land?
New Hampshire
What is affirmative action?
A Government program started to give advantages to women and minorities to make up for past discrimination.
What are the 4 civic responsibilities?
1. Be informed
2. Speak up and vote
3. Respect others rights
4. Contribute to the common good
What are the 6 steps of the Naturalization Process?
1. Sign a Declaration of Intention
2. File it with the USCIS
3. Live in the U.S. for 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen, 5 years if not
4. Have an interview with the USCIS
5. Pass a citizenship exam
6. Oath of Allegience
What are the 4 sections of the Declaration of Independence?
1. Preamble
2. Declaration of Natural Rights
3. List of Grievances
4. Resolution of Independence
What does the Necessary and Proper Clause mean?
Congress shall have the power "to make al laws which shall be necessary and proper"
What is the 5th Amendment?
Indictment, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process, and eminent domain.
What are the 5 duties of citizens?
1. obey the law
2. pay taxes
3. defend the nation
4. serve in a court
5. attend school