The two ways someone can be a natural born citizen
Law of Blood (one parent is a citizen)
Law of soil (born in the US)
People elect representatives to vote on their behalf.
Everyone has a part in decision making and votes on all laws or changes to the constitution.
Republic/Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
The right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness were ideas inspired by
Locke
Give two weaknesses to the Articles of Confederation
No Power to Tax
Couldn’t regulate trade
No Judicial Branch
No Executive Branch/Could not enforce laws
Changes/Amendments required all 13 states to agree
Name the 3 branches of government
Judicial - Legislative - Executive
five requirements someone must meet in order to apply for citizenship
At least 18
Live 5 years in US
Speak/Read English
Good Character
Pass a test/interview on civics/history
One ruler who has unlimited power.
Rule by a small group.
dictatorship
oligarchy
believed in the separation of powers among three branches and checks and balances.
Montesquieu
"The Constitution is necessary in order to unite our country."
Federalist idea or Anti-Federalist idea?
Federalist
What is the concept of Separation of Powers?
The split of authority/power between the branches of government
what are the three naturalization steps
Apply for citizenship (fill out application)
Attend a “naturalization ceremony” and swear an oath of allegiance (loyalty) to the United States
Receive a “Certificate of Naturalization”
1. The government has complete control over all means of production.
2. Known as a free-market system.
3. There is some private property, but certain services are provided by the government.
(Communism - Capitalism - Socialism)
1. Communism
2. Capitalism
3. Socialism
written by Thomas Paine inspired colonists to declare independence from Britain
Common Sense
"The legislative and executive branches have too much power."
Federalist idea or Anti-Federalist idea?
Anti-Federalist
What is popular sovereignty?
The idea that power lies with the people.
The difference between a civic duty and a civic responsibility
Duty/Obligation: something you are required to do
Responsibility: something you should do, but won’t get in trouble if you don’t do it
System of government that shares power between Federal and State governments even though the federal government holds more power.
(Federalism - Unitary - Confederal)
Federalism
Democracy, Legislative Bodies, Voting Rights, Civic Participation, Written Constitutions
were influenced by which culture?
(Ancient Greece - Ancient Rome - Judeo-Christian Tradition)
Ancient Greece
Which of the following represents the idea of Self-Government/Popular Sovereignty?
We the people
Provide for the Common Defense
Form a more perfect union
Establish Justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Promote the General Welfare
Secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
We the people
Which amendment does the following?
"Defines citizenship/provides due process & equal protection"
14th Amendment
3 examples of duty
3 examples of responsibility
Paying Taxes: Duty
Jury Duty: Duty
Draft (selective Service): Duty
Obeying laws: Duty
Voting : Responsibility
Community Service: Responsibility
Petition: Responsibility
Be informed: Responsibility
System of government where the states hold the power and send representatives to a legislative body that holds very little power
(Federalism - Unitary - Confederal)
Confederal
Rule of Law, Ethical ideas of justice, Individual Worth, Personal Responsibility
were influenced by which culture?
(Ancient Greece - Ancient Rome - Judeo-Christian Tradition)
Judeo-Christian Tradition
Which of the following represents the idea of keeping us and our descendants free?
We the people
Provide for the Common Defense
Form a more perfect union
Establish Justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Promote the General Welfare
Secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
List the 5 freedoms in the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights
Religion
Assembly
Petition
Press
Speech