Early America
Having to do with money
What is economic?
outlines the responsibilities and functions of the government
What is the Constitution?
freedom from a tyrannical government while enjoying individual
What is Liberty?
Staying informed on the issues. Voting in elections. Paying taxes. Serving on a jury.
What is civic responsibility?
having to do with government
What is political?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution. Added to protect citizens' rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Americans were self sufficient in creating the life they wanted
What is individualism?
Must be passed in order to become a U.S citizen
What is a civics test?
Having to do with people
What is social?
power is divided between 3 branches of government
What is separation of powers?
Americans wanted the government to have a limited role in their economic affairs
What is Laissez-faire?
Someone becomes a citizen after living in the U.S for at least 5 years and has good moral character.
What is naturalization?
Periods of time that are grouped together because of political, economic, or social trends
What is an Era?
each branch has some power over the other 2 branches
What is checks and balances?
Americans of various backgrounds could participate in government, not just the elite
What is Populism?
Found on U.S currency promoting our freedom of religion
What is "In God We Trust"?
U.S separated from Great Britain. stated that the our government would be based on the consent of the governed and the will of the people.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Protects your rights when you are accused of a crime and stops the government from taking your land without paying you.
What is the 5th amendment?
American believe in social equality
What is Egalitarianism?
Latin for "out of many one" motto of the United States.
What is e pluribus unum?