Theories
What was Hobbes' theory?
Government it essential and we should have absolute monarchy.
Civics
Study of rights and duties of citizenship
Terrorism
Pursuit of political goals by violence and intimidation
What is the process of Naturalization and what are the steps?
Process in which a person from a foreign country becomes a naturalized citizen. Requires a green card, 5 years of residence, 3 months of state residence, have civics knowledge and knowledge of the English language, and be of good moral character
What is the first principle?
Citizen involvement in the electoral process
Self-reliance theory
Theory that one may produce all that it needs and not need anything from any others
Legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
"common good"
Belief that a decision or resource will benefit all peoples involved
How does democracy welcome conflict?
Democracy welcomes conflict as many people disagree with it in comparison to their democratic system. Example: Cold War
What is the second principle?
Equal rule of law, as nobody is exempt from it
Melting pot theory
Theory that we all blend into one "American" culture
Budget
Amount of income and expenditure for a given period
Border Patrol
Group of people responsible foreseeing the border of a country to prevent illegal peoples or objects from coming across it
Similarities and differences of patriotism and terrorism
Both a strong belief in a goal, especially toward one's own country, but patriotism is often to further strengthen a country while terrorism is to damage another country.
What is the third principle?
Powers should be separate yet equal
Tossed salad theory
Theory that states we keep our unique cultures in America
Alien
Foreigner who isn't a naturalized citizen of the country they are in
Corruption
Dishonest actions from those who are in power, usually due to a bribe
Differences between civic duties and responsibilities
A civic duty is something everyone is required to do, such as jury duty. A civic responsibility is something that, while not required, furthers the common goal, such as voting.
What is the fourth principle?
Ability for each branch to enact checks and balances upon another
What was Rousseau's theory?
Only a direct democracy where everyone gets a say works.
Deport
Forcing someone to leave a country
I.N.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Service, which is now I.C.E., which overlooked the immigration and naturalization of people into the United States
Voting is a privilege due to the optional nature and that not everyone is able to vote.
What is the fifth principle
Belief that power is spread among the states and the government as a whole.