All VOCAB!
The principle that states that no one is above the law; it requires all people be given due process and no one is allowed special treatment.
Rule of Law SG #9
The first example of written law (and some rule of law)
Hammurabi's Code SG #1b
If someone moved from a different country to the US but have not applied for permanent residency, they are:
an immigrant- not a citizen SG #1
The Constitution took ideas from this philosopher, who focused on branches of government and separation of powers.
If you thought you were more QUALIFIED than the candidates on the ballot, what might you feel was your responsibility as a citizen?
Run for political office/run a campaign (Test 1 Review)
The name of the US government agency that registers 18-26 year old men to defend the nation.
Selective Service System (or the Draft) SG#5
The philosopher who inspired Thomas Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence
John Locke SG #4
If a person is born in Canada, to a Canadian Father and an American mother, they are:
law of blood- a citizen SG #2a
The document that created a constitutional monarchy, limiting the king's absolute power
The Magna Carta SG #12
The way you might go about getting a new law passed or changing a rule in the local government
petition SG #8
Someone who has legal permanent status to live in the US
Resident Alien OR Permanent Resident SG #1
John Locke's theory of ___________ says all people are born equal and have some rights inherently.
Natural Rights/Natural Law SG #2
If a child of two Japanese parents is born in California, they are:
The document that added to constitutional monarchy by including a list of natural rights for the citizens
The English Bill of Rights SG #14
The way governments fund programs, defense, and education, among other functions.
Tax Revenue SG #7
Something you MUST do as a citizen
Duty/Obligation SG #6
The theory of Locke's that states that the people willingly exchange some of their liberties for protection from the government- if the government fails them, the people can change it.
Social Contract SG #3
The place in the Constitution where citizenship is defined as "All persons born or naturalized in the U.S..."
The 14th Amendment SG #4
A document showing early examples of social contract and self-government in the American colonies
The Mayflower Compact SG #13
Something you SHOULD do to improve your community and country
Responsibility SG #6b
Another way to say Due Process
Limited Government SG #11
The term used for the process to become a citizen of the U.S.
Naturalization SG #3
The document written to convince the colonists to support declaring independence
Common Sense SG #15
Which of the following would be an obligation?
Voting, Registering for the draft, Community Service
Registering for the draft (SG #6)