Vocabulary
Citizen
What is... A person with the legal status and rights connected with being a full member of a nation
True or false: In a direct democracy, the people vote for elected officials to make and pass laws.
What is... false!
Name the three ways someone can become a citizen of the United States.
What are... born on U.S. soil/territory, have U.S. citizen parents, and go through the Naturalization process.
Name two of the freedoms guaranteed to you in the first amendment.
What are... freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press.
When Mrs. Dretske really wants you to listen to her speak, what does she say?
What is... "What's Up?" or "Look at me when I am talking to you".
Bill of Rights
What is... "The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution"
What is an oligarchy?
What is... A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people
True or False: Green card holders apply for citizenship and the interview after waiting for typically 10 years.
What is... false!
True or False: The Bill of Rights was an original part of the U.S. Constitution.
What is... false!
What are two examples of civic responsibilities?
What are... voting, education, staying informed, and volunteering.
Jury
What is... "a body of people who swear an oath to provide a finding of fact on a question submitted by the court."
What is a theocracy?
What is... a government headed by religious leaders.
What two tests are taken by those applying for citizenship (happens during the interview process)?
What are... a civics test and an English proficiency test.
Which amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms?
What is... the 2nd amendment.
What was our first "Song of the Day"?
What is... "We Didn't Start the Fire."
Constitution
What is... "a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or organization works and how government powers and duties are distributed."
Which amendment guarantees that all citizens, no matter how they became citizens, are EQUAL citizens and have the same rights?
What is... the 14th amendment.
What is... 18.
Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures?
What is... the 4th amendment.
What are two examples of civic DUTIES (obligations)?
What are... serving on jury, obeying the law, selective service, and paying taxes.
Natural Rights
What is... "the rights and liberties that all people have by virtue of being human; sometimes called individual rights or human rights."
Which form of government does the United States have?
What is... a republic.
List the 5 steps to become a U.S. citizen through the Naturalization process.
What is...
The 10th amendment states that powers that are not delegated to the federal government go to who?
Who are... the states and the people.
What color did Mrs. Dretske wear yesterday?
What is...