Fundamental Principles
A mayor of a city is arrested for taking a bribe. Which principle ensures that the mayor must face trial and cannot use his position to escape punishment?
Rule of Law
The Articles of Confederation proved to be weak because they did not create a strong central government. This weakness influenced the Constitutional Convention to create which document?
The U.S. Constitution
A student writes a newspaper article criticizing the school principal's decision. Which First Amendment freedom best protects this action?
Freedom of the Press.
How long must a lawful permanent resident generally have been physically present in the United States before applying for naturalization?
5 years.
True/False - Civic responsibilities are actions you are legally required to do while civic duties are optional.
False
If Congress passes a law that violates the Constitution, the Supreme Court can strike it down. Which principle does this action demonstrate?
Checks & Balances
Which English document established the principle that even the king must obey the law and protected certain rights of subjects? (the idea of rule of law)
A police officer stops a car and searches it without asking permission or having a warrant. This violates the:
4th Amendment
What is the final step in the naturalization process?
Take an Oath of Allegiance.
Volunteer / Stay informed / Participate in campaigns / Petition government / Show patriotism
The system that divides power between the national government and state governments is called:
Federalism
Which set of documents was developed over centuries in England through court decisions and legal traditions to put together a common system for all?
English Common Law
The right to remain silent when being interrogated is protected by which amendment?
5th Amendment
Patrick was born in Guam to parents who are from Puerto Rico. Is Patrick a U.S. citizen?
Yes
A group of teenagers believes that their town needs a new community center. Which action represents peaceful work for change?
Create a petition and gather signatures / Speak with town council
Which principle requires that government leaders are elected by the people rather than inheriting their positions?
Republicanism
The Virginia Company of London charters (1606, 1609, and 1612) were important to American constitutional development because they established which principle?
Self-Government / Popular Sovereignty
A person accused of a crime wants to know who is testifying against them. This right is protected by the:
6th Amendment
How many questions are typically on the civics exam portion of the naturalization test?
Up to 10 questions from a list 100.
How does staying informed about current issues help a citizen participate in civic life?
It helps citizens understand problems and make informed decisions.
Which principle is described by the statement 'The power of government comes from the people'?
Popular Sovereignty
Which was George Mason’s role in the development of America's founding documents?
He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which influenced the Bill of Rights.
Which amendment extends the protections of the Fifth Amendment's due process clause to the states?
14th Amendment
Which status must a person have before applying for U.S. citizenship through naturalization?
Be a lawful permanent resident
Name 2 legal duties that all U.S. citizens must fulfill.
Serve on a jury / Obey laws / Pay taxes