Basic Principles I
"A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments" describes which basic principle?
Federalism
"The Constitution divides the government into three branches" is an example of which basic principle?
Separation of Powers
Which constitutional amendment defines the principle of Federalism?
10th Amendment
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
What does the 3rd amendment state?
The government cannot force you to quarter (house) soldiers in your home.
Since you have the right to a trial by jury, what is your corresponding civic duty?
You have a duty to serve on a jury if called to
"Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will/vote on their behalf" describes which basic principle?
Republicanism
"The government’s right to rule comes from the people" is an example of which basic principle?
Popular Sovereignty
Which amendment outlawed slavery?
The 13th amendment
The _____ amendment lowered the voting age from ____ to ____.
The 26th amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
Paying taxes is a _________, while voting is a _________.
Paying taxes is a DUTY, while voting is a RESPONSIBILITY.
"Each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other two" is an example of which basic principle?
Checks and Balances
"The Constitution restricts the actions of government by specifically listing powers it does and does not have" is an example of which basic principle?
Limited Government
1. What does the 4th amendment protect you against?
2. What does the 8th amendment protect you against?
1. 4th amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures.
2. 8th amendment protects you against cruel and unusual punishments.
1. The 6th amendment gives citizens the...
2. The 7th amendment gives citizens the...
1. 6th amendment gives citizens the right to a criminal trial by jury.
2. 7th amendment gives citizens the right to a civil trial by jury.
What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
A duty is something that you are required to do by law.
A responsibility is something that you SHOULD do to help make the US a better place, but you are NOT REQUIRED to do. In other words, responsibilities are VOLUNTARY.
Which basic principle does this quote illustrate, and what does the quote mean?
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People..."
Republicanism
This quote means that the people elect their representatives every 2 years.
Which basic principle does this quote illustrate, and what does the quote mean?
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
Limited Government
This quote means that Congress cannot create a national religion or prohibit people from practicing their own religion.
The ______ amendment guarantees the right to citizenship to all people "____________".
The 14th amendment guarantees the right of citizenship to all people "born or naturalized in the United States".
1. In the 15th amendment, ________ cannot be denied based on _________.
2. In the 19th amendment, ________ cannot be denied based on _________.
1. In the 15th amendment, voting cannot be denied based on race. (all men can now vote)
2. In the 19th amendment, voting cannot be denied based on gender. (all women can now vote)
According to the 1st amendment, evaluate whether or not it is constitutionally protected to do the following:
1. Encourage citizens to vote for another candidate during the next election cycle
2. Organize a revolution to overthrow the government
3. Tell people to throw rocks at a building in protest
4. Ask people to write letters to government officials if they disagree with decisions being made
1. Yes, this is protected
2. No, this is not protected
3. No, this is not protected
4. Yes, this is protected
Which basic principle does this quote illustrate and what does the quote mean?
"The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America"
Separation of Powers
This quote shows how the executive powers of the United States belong to the President of the United States, who is the leader of the Executive Branch. The Executive Branch ENFORCES the laws.
Quote an excerpt in the Constitution that shows the basic principle of popular sovereignty.
The Preamble: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty..."
What are the five freedoms listed in the first amendment?
1. Religion
2. Speech
3. Press
4. Assembly
5. Petition
The 5th amendment guarantees citizens ___________, and protects them against ___________ and ___________.
The 5th amendment guarantees citizens due process, and protects them against double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
Double Jeopardy = being charged with the same crime twice
List as many ways to participate in our democracy as you can
1. Voting
2. Peaceful protesting
3. Writing to government officials
4. Educating yourself on the issues of the US
5. Lobbying legislators to pass laws
(There are other correct answers)