Lesson 1: Democratic Principles
The idea that all people are of equal worth.
Equality
What amendment is violated by:
You hand out religious pamphlets at school recess.
1st amendment
When you are a member of a country with full rights and responsibilites in that country, you have...
Citizenship
What branch writes laws?
Legislative
What are the two steps to the amendment process?
Propose and Ratify
What democratic principle is this example describing: Having a military to protect all people living in our country.
Common Good
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Can this person apply for citizenship?
I was born in the Philippines, but I've been living in the U.S. as a permanent resident for 6 years, I'm 28 years old.
Yes
Which branch can veto a bill?
Executive
What fraction of support is needed to ratify an amendment?
3/4
What democratic principle is this example describing: If a person shares an unpopular opinion they are not breaking the law just because most people disagree with them.
Minority Rights
What amendment is being violated?
Your town sentences citizens to the electric chair for not wearing seatbelts.
8th amendment
Male citizens between the ages of 18-26 must register for what?
Selective Service System
Which branch of government can declare war?
Legislative
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What term is this example describing: When driving, the President will get a ticket if he is caught speeding.
Rule of Law
What amendment is being violated?
When a 14 year old girl was caught smoking in the school bathroom, she was questioned by the principal and her purse was searched. Inside the purse was a pack of cigarettes, rolling papers, and a small amount of marijuana. Terry claimed that the search of her purse was a violation of her rights. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the schools, stating that schools have the right to search a student’s personal property if they have a reasonable suspicion.
4th amednment
Is this person a citizen or not?
I'm only 17 years old, but I just got to spend a year living in Paris! I was born in Helena, Montana.
Yes
Which branch of government has the power to pardon criminals?
Executive
What article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Article V (5).
The phrase "We the People" represents what democratic principle?
Majority Rule
What is the difference between the 9th and 10th amendments?
9th amendment guarantees right to citizens and 10th amendment guarantees powers to states; both with the goal of limiting national government power.
Can this person apply for citizenship?
Javier Lopez, a 35-year-old Hispanic individual who has been residing in the United States for eight years. Javier is multilingual, fluent in Spanish and French, which he uses to communicate and navigate his daily life.
No; he does not speak English.
How are checks and balances taking place in this example:
After WWI, US President Woodrow Wilson, along with French and British political leaders, believed in the necessity of creating a League of Nations to help prevent future wars. In the United States, however, both the public and many legislators objected to US participating in the League. Wilson campaigned to build public support for the League, but in the end the Senate defeated him and the treaty was nat ratified, and the US never joined the League of Nations.
Legislative is checking Executive.
There are two ways to propose and two ways to ratify an amendment. What is the second (more uncommon) way for each step?
Voting at a convention.