why Government
what are the three types of government?
Monarchies
Dictatorship
democracy
what year did the government start putting restriction on immigrations?
1880s
what are you required to do as a citizen?
Duties
From the British point of view, how did the French provoke war?
provoked the war by building a chain of forts in the Ohio River valley.
What was the primary purpose of the Philadelphia Convention?
create new government
what are the 2 types of democracies?
Direct
represenatives
what was the immigration policy guided by?
immigration act of 1990
what should you do as a citizen?
responsibilities
What was the Albany Plan of Union?
a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government.
What were the key issues the delegates were split over?
commerce, slavery
what are the 4 basic purposes of government?
helping people cooperate
providing services
providing rules
putting ideas into practice
True or false: If one or both of your parents is a citizen are you?
true
what are the duties of a citizen?
obey law
attend school
pay taxes
serve in army
serving jury duty
What were two immediate effects of the British winning the war?
Britain weakened the Luftwaffe and prevented Germany from achieving air superiority
.What was the Great Compromise? The Three-Fifths Compromise?
It determined that three out of every five slaves were counted when determining a state's total population for legislative representation and taxation
which basic purpose does this: Large groups of people need rules (laws) to help them live together in peace?
providing rules
what are the laws about aliens in the country?
Can be deported/forced to leave the country
Cannot hold public office or work certain jobs
Must register with U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service every year
what are the responsibilities of a citizen?
voting
being informed
taking part in government
help you community
respecting protecting others rights
How did the colonists view the British after the war?
many colonists were angry because they did not have self-government.
What was the major difference between Federalists & Anti-Federalists?
Those who supported the Constitution and a stronger national republic were known as Federalists. Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in favor of small localized government were known as Anti-Federalists.
why do we have government?
Governments provide the parameters for everyday behavior for citizens, protect them from outside interference, and often provide for their well-being and happiness.
what is naturalization? and the qualifications?
the legal process by which an alien may become a U.S. citizen
Resident for at least 5 years
18 years old
Can support themselves, can read, write, and speak English
Free from disease, illness, addiction
No criminal record/background/tendencies
What are the primary responsibilities every citizen should fulfill in their lives?
serve country
How did the British view the colonists after the war?
second-class citizens
What is the U.S. Bill of Rights?
the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.