2.1 Citizenship
2.2 Obligations
1.2 Civic Principles and Rule of Law
3.13 Government Services
2.7 Qualifications for office
3.14 Elections and voting
1.1 Greece, Rome, and Judeo-Christians
1.3 Influential docs
1.4 Locke and Montesquieu
100
This Amendment defined citizenship
The 14 Amendment
100
What is a responsibility of citizenship?
Things that citizens should do: For example picking up trash in your community
100
What is rule of law?
the idea that those who govern must follow the
laws; no one is above the law.
100
What is federalism?
Federalism is a system of government where power is shared between the central (national) government and the state
100
What is the definition of an elector in Florida?
Somebody who is registered to vote in Florida
100
For elections to have legitimacy with the voters they must be:
Fair and Free
100
Self-Government, legislative bodies, polis, self-government, written constitution, and voting rights all come from which civilization?
The Greeks
100
This document limited the power of King John and granted nobles certain protections
The Magna Carta
100
What did John Locke believe were your natural rights?
Life, liberty, and property
200
What is law of blood?
If one or both of your parents is a U.S. citizen, so are you!
200
What is an obligation of citizenship?
Something that citizens MUST do
200
What is the definition of limited government?
the idea that the government should have
certain restrictions in order to protect the individual rights and civil liberties of citizens; a government only has the power that’s been given to it
200
What is the name for powers state governments have?
Bonus 100 if you can tell me where they got those powers from in the Constitution
Reserved powers
10th Amendment
200
The qualifications for which political office are described below
No Person shall be a.... who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.
House of Reps
200
What are the origins of the Democratic and Republican Parties?
Democrats: 1828, Andrew Jackson, represented the common man
Republicans: 1854 Abraham Lincoln, Anit-slavery Whigs, represent the North
200
civic participation, republicanism, representative government, rule of law, and separation of powers all come from which civilization?
The Romans
200
This document showed consent of the governed, self-government when it was written in 1620
The Mayflower Compact
200
When a government passes a law that protects your natural rights, Locke called that...
Natural Law
300
If you are born in the United States you are citizen because of?
Law of Soil
300
Explain the difference between a citizen's relationship with taxes and voting.
Taxes are an obligation, voting is a responsibility
300
What does equality of mankind mean?
individuals are born politically and socially equal.
300
What do we call the powers that the federal government has?
enumerated, expressed, or delegated powers
300
The requirements for which political office are being described below:
"who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen."
The Senate
300
What is public policy?
- what government (any public official who influences or determines public policy, including school officials, city council members, county supervisors, etc.) does or does not do about a problem that comes before them for consideration and possible action.
300
The picture below represents which contribution from the Greeks? 
Legislative bodies
300
This document created free elections, the right to bear arms, petition the government and a fair trial. It also ended excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
The English Bill of Rights
300
According to Locke what is a social contract?
Bonus 100 points if you can tell me: What did Locke say to do if the government breaks the social contract?
An agreement between the people and the government where the people give up some of their freedom in exchange for the government protecting their natural rights
Revolution!
400
What are the requirements for Naturalization?
- At least 18 years old when you apply
- Able to read, write, and speak basic English
- Of good moral character
- Have had a Permanent Resident (Green) Card for at least five years
- Complete the application (form) for naturalization, and pay fees
- Take the U.S. Naturalization Test (demonstrating knowledge of U.S. history and government
- Have a personal interview
Take the Oath of Allegiance
400
What is the common good?
Something that benefits society over the individual: for example keeping your community clean
400
Define due process
the right of people accused of crimes to have
laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected.
400
What do we call it when different levels of government share powers?
Bonus 100 if you can give me an example
Concurrent powers
Example: Prisons
400
The requirements for which political office are being described here:
"No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the ....neither shall any person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States."
Presidnet
400
Why did the Founders create the Electoral College?
Bonus 100 points if you can tell me how many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency
- Framers distrusted a pure democracy. They were concerned if people would have enough wisdom and access to information to make the best choice for a national leader. The Electoral College was a compromise that allowed the people to still choose but ensure state differences were reduced.
- In other words:
They thought the voters were too ill-informed to make an informed choice for president
400
What were the 4 Judeo-Christian ethical ideas that we learned about and provide their definitions for a bonus 100 points
justice: all people are treated fairly and equally under the law.
individual worth: the Judeo-Christian idea that every person is born with worth and dignity because they were created by God.
personal responsibility: the Judeo-Christian idea that every individual is responsible for their actions and should be held accountable.
rule of law: the idea that those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the law.
400
This document argued for American Independence from England and for limited self-government
Common Sense
400
Separation of powers means...
To divide a government into parts, with each part having its own purpose
500
The 14 Amendment created this clause that makes sure everybody enjoys the protection of the law
The equal protection clause
500
What is jury duty? It is an obligation or responsibility?
The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed to every person in the United States. This right is guaranteed in the U. S. Constitution.
To provide this constitutional right to people put on trial, other citizens must give up their time to serve as jurors. A jury consists of a group of people who are selected to hear the evidence in a civil or a criminal trial. After the jurors hear the evidence presented during the trial, they must try to decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
500
Which Civic principle did Richard Nixon violate?
Bonus 100 if you can tell me what Nixon's defense was
Rule of Law
500
Which level of government regulates what is taught in schools?
State
500
What are the qualifications to run for Statewide office in Florida?(Governor, Lt Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner of Agriculture)
Bonus 200 if you can describe the requirements for local office as well
must be an elector not less than thirty years of age who has resided in the state for the preceding seven years
for local office:
- Must be a registered Florida voter
- Must have been a registered member of their political party for the year before
- May need to resign from a currently held office to run
- Needs to submit various forms, including a candidate oath and disclosure of finances
- Pay qualifying fees
- Collect signatures
500
Which vocab words means :Determining the number of members each US state sends to the House of Representatives, based on population figures
Apportionment
500
The image below represents which Roman contribution? 
Separation of powers
500
The conversation below is about lawmaking. Which colonial principle is being discussed?
Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.
Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.
Self-Government
500
What are checks and balances?
Bonus 100 points if you can give me an example that we have learned about
Bonus Another 100 if you can explain to me how checks and balances works in the U.S. Government
the power of one branch of government to limit the power of other branches, in order to ensure that no branch is more powerful than another
Bonus: Nixon
Bonus: Each of the 3 branches have the ability to check each other.