Fundamental Principles
All of the following are fundamental principles of American constitutional government EXCEPT: (1) rule of law, (2) consent of the governed, (3) absolute rule, (4) representative government.
Absolute rule.
This document provides for majority rule while protecting minority rights.
The U.S. Constitution.
This document was written in England in 1215 and said that even the King must follow the law.
Magna Carta.
How are civic responsibilities different from civic duties?
Civic responsibilities are voluntary (optional), civic duties are mandatory (required).
The legal process by which non-citizens become citizens.
Naturalization.
A form of government in which the people (citizens) rule.
Democracy.
The U.S. Constitution establishes the goals, principles, and structures for our current government. What are the three parts of the U.S. Constitution?
Preamble, Articles, Amendments.
This series of documents gave English colonists living in America the same rights as the citizens of England.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London.
Upon turning 18, A$AP Rocky registered for the Selective Service (the draft). What civic duty or responsibility was he fulfilling?
Serving in the U.S. armed forces if called upon.
For a non-citizen to become a citizen, they must demonstrate knowledge of American history and the fundamental principles of the government. What else must a non-citizen know to become naturalized as a citizen?
Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in the English language.
Citizens elect officials to make laws.
Representative government.
Written by George Mason, this document guaranteed rights and freedoms for the people of Virginia.
Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Written by Thomas Jefferson, this document expressed the grievances of the American people against the King of England. It proclaimed that all people are created equal, and have the unalienable right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Declaration of Independence.
Mandatory is to ____ as voluntary is to responsibility.
Duty.
What are the seven steps to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen?
You must: (1) be 18 years old, (2) live in the U.S. for 5 years, (3) complete an application, (4) have good moral character (never broke laws), (5) read, write, and speak English, (6) pledge allegiance to America and the U.S. Constitution (loyal to the U.S.), and (7) pass a civics test and interview.
DMX was sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud.
Rule of Law.
Weak central government without the power to tax or enforce laws. Major powers reside with the states.
Articles of Confederation.
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom influenced what Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?
The 1st Amendment.
Lil Baby was arrested for reckless driving and eluding police. What civic duty or responsibility is Lil Baby not following?
Obey the Law.
Drake was born in Canada, but he wants to become a U.S. citizen. He is 18, has lived here for 5 years, has good moral character, is loyal to America, and has applied for citizenship. To become naturalized, what are the two things must Drake know?
(1) Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles of government by passing a civics test, and (2) demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
The people are the source of government power.
Consent of the Governed.
He was the main author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedoms.
Thomas Jefferson.
"...that our civil rights have no dependence on our religious opinions any more than our opinions in physics or geometry..." (Thomas Jefferson)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
Cardi B reads the news, pays attention to what's going on in the country, and knows how the government and economy work. She backs up her strong opinions on healthcare, social security, welfare, and Donald Trump with facts. Which civic duty or responsibility is Cardi B exercising?
Staying Informed.
This Constitutional Amendment identifies the two paths to citizenship, and reads as follows: "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."
The 14th Amendment.