US and VA Constitution
This part of the US Constitution
-is the introduction to the Constitution
-Sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government.
-Expresses the reasons the Constitution was written
Preamble
-Obey Laws
-Pay Taxes
-Serve in armed forces (if called)
-Serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned (called)
These are all examples of ____
civic duties
This is the division of power between the national and state governments
federalism
This amendment to the US Constitution defines citizenship
14
This principle means power comes from the people
consent of the governed
This document establishes the current structure of the United States
United States Constitution
Age, income, and education are factor in predicting ________________
citizens voting
The power to tax is a
concurrent power
the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. the 15th Amendment granted men the right to vote. the 26th Amendment granted who the righ to vote
citizens 18 years and older
This document was the first form of national government for the 13 colonies
Articles of Confederation
The US Constitution has this many amendments
27
These are the two ways to obtain citizeship in the United States
birth and naturalization
•Conducts foreign policy
•Regulates commerce (between states)
•Provides for the common defense
•Establish post offices
•Print money
These are responsibilities of what level of government
federal
These amendments outline due process
5th & 14th
This document established the principle rule of law
Magna Carta
The amendment process for the VA Constitution is
proposal by General Assembly, ratified by voters of Virginia
Registering to vote
Hold Elective Office
Participating in political campaigns
These are example of ______
civic responsibilities
•Promotes public health
•Promotes safety and welfare
•Promotes education(establish schools)
•Conduct elections
•Establish local governments
These are responsilibilities of what level of government
state
This amendment protects the five freedoms of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
first amendment
This document affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness) and affirmed the idea that all people are equal
Declaration of Independence
The amendment process for the US Constitution is
proposal by Congress, ratification by the states
Standing for the pledge of allegiance is an example of what trait of good citizenship
patriotism
powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the ________ or the people
states
The first 10 amendments of the US Constitution are called
Bill of Rights
This principle means people have power
democracy