Enlightenment Thinkers
What are natural rights?
Rights that you are born with that the government cannot take away. Life, liberty, property.
Describe a situation in which someone would need to go through the naturalization process
Answers can vary: essentially any situation where the person is not a citizen by law or blood
What is a government run by a small group of people called?
Oligarchy
Define tolerance
Respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences
What document made America free?
The Declaration of Independence
Who created natural rights?
John Locke
What is the law of soil?
Gaining US Citizenship by being born on American soil (land) including territories and military bases
What is the difference between direct and indirect democracy?
Direct: The people vote for everything directly
Indirect: The people vote for representatives
Define a citizen
Legally recognized member of a community and a government
Give an example of civic duty and civic responsibility
Jury duty & voting
Who created the separation of powers, and where do we see that implemented in our government today?
Montesquieu. In the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the law of blood?
Gaining US Citizenship by the citizenship status of your parents
What is "civics"
The study of our rights and duties as citizens
What is the melting pot and salad bowl analogy mean/symbolize?
Theories about America's diverse population. Melting pot all coming together to make ONE identity. Salad bowl is all one with individual identities.
Who said "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
Voltaire
American citizenship is outlined in which amendment of the Constitution?
14th
What is the difference between autocracy and democracy?
Autocracy is when a single leader holds all the power and makes all the decisions
Democracy is when citizens vote to have a say in the government
Define welfare
The health, prosperity, and happiness of all members of the community
This is a complex system with many departments, many rules, and many people in the chain of command
Bureaucracy
Why is the Enlightenment relevant to Civics?
Because their influence can be found in our amendments and Constitution
Name the five steps of the naturalization process
1. Declare intent and waiting period
2. Application
3. Interview
4. Citizenship exam
5. Oath of Allegiance
What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy
Under a constitutional monarchy, the monarch is under the constitution and the laws. Absolute monarchs do not have any accountability
Define "Social Contract Theory"
Voluntarily giving up some of your rights in exchange for the government's protection
What does E Pluribus Unum mean
Out of many, one