Citizenship Stuff
Birthright Citizenship..The 2 options
Law of Blood, Law of Soil
The 2 ancient civilizations that influenced our founding fathers
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
British policies led the colonists to say these 4 words to the king..
"No Taxation Without Representation"
Federalists (for it) & Anti-Federalists (against)
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The final step in becoming naturalized
Take the oath of allegiance
Any 1 influence of Judeo-Christian tradition on our founding fathers
Ethical ideas of justice, individual worth, rule of law, taking personal responsibility for actions
This 1st "rule book" for the United States was Terrible!
The Articles of Confederation
This part of the Constitution introduces the goals and purposes of our government
The Preamble
These powers are like an elastic rubber band stretching
"Implied" powers as listed in the necessary and proper clause
Steps to become naturalized (name a few)
Be at least 18, lawful permanent resident, 5+ years in US, Good character
Apply, English and government tests
Take oath of allegiance
John Locke
The Declaration of Independence described what to the King of England (describe any one idea)?
Why we were breaking up, Natural rights violations, the social contract, grievances
The difference between Separation of Power vs. Checks & Balances
Separation into 3 branches with their own jobs, vs. How each branch can "check" or stop another branch's actions
The process of changing the Constitution to keep up with the times..
Amendment process
When does the "Common good" suffer?
If citizens ignore the "should-do's"
If citizens ignore The "R"s in DO.o.R
How Montesquieu's ideas are seen today in the US Government
We have a legislative, executive and judicial branch that separates power into 3 equal branches
Rule of law, natural rights, limited government, due process, equality of mankind, religious liberty
Two examples of The legislative branch "checking" the executive branch
Impeachment, ratify treaties, approve presidential apppointments (picks for jobs)
2 of the "must do's" and
3 of the "Should do's" of Citizens
Must: Obey Laws, Pay Taxes, Jury Duty, Selective Service
Should: Vote, Petition, Civic meetings, Community service, run for office, be informed
All 4 of the influential documents we learned
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, "Common Sense"
Three reasons why the "Articles of Confederation" was a terrible rule book!
No power to tax, no power to regulate trade, tough to get changes made, no national courts, no executive branch or President
The meaning of insure domestic tranquility (as listed in the Preamble)
Keep peace inside the united states
Name 2 of the President's many roles
Chief.... Exectutive, Diplomat, Legislator, Economist
Commander in chief, head of state, party leader