Citizenship
Forms/Systems of Gov.
Ancient Greece/Ancient Rome
Enlightenment ideas/Historical doc.
Random!!
100
Sasha was born in America. His parents were born in Russia. She is going on a trip to Canada this spring she will be traveling on a Passport. Which country will it be from?
America- Law of soil
100
Which type of economic systems provides the most economic freedom and has historically provided high standards of living?
Capitalism
100
In which part of ancient Greece was direct democracy practiced?
Athens
100
The English Bill of Rights are similar to what U.S. Document
Bill of rights
100
Which system of government does the U.S have?
Federal system of government
200
Obligations or Responsibility?
Obligation
200
What type of government gives power to a small group of wealthy people?
Oligarchy
200
In Roman society, all members of society were expected to follow the same rules without exception. What is this called?
Rule of Law
200
This document influenced colonist to declare their independence from English rule.
Common Sense
200
a. Pay income tax for 5 years.
b. serve in the U.S. armed services.
c. be sponsored by an American employer.
d. Pass a test on American history and government.
a. Pay income tax for 5 years.
b. serve in the U.S. armed services.
c. be sponsored by an American employer.
d. Pass a test on American history and government.
300
How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?
All persons born or naturalized in the U.S are citizens of the U.S.
300
What do socialist and communist economic systems have in common?
Government should provide services to the community of people.
300
What does Polis mean?
ancient Greek word for city-state
300
What was a right established by the Magna Carta in 1215
Right to a trial by jury
300
List 3 Obligation as U.S. citizens
Jury Summons, Selective Service, Paying taxes, Go to school, Obey the law
400
Jury duty is a legal Obligation that adult citizens are normally required to do. What is the primary reason for requiring jury duty?
To guarantee a fair trial by one's peers
400
Based on this quote which form of gov. would this person most likely favor. "Rulers act as the minsters of God and as his lieutenants on earth. it through them that God exercise his empire. It appears from all this that the person of the king is sacred and that to attack him in any way is sacrilege." (Oligarchy, democracy, monarchy, confederation)
Monarchy
400
Why were historical law codes like Hammurabi code and the twelve tables of Rome Significant
They established written laws for the entire community.
400
What is an example of Montesquieu idea of separation of powers?
Three branches
Bonus ***Legislative Executive and Judicial
400
What is an important impact of the rule of law?
Decision by the government is based on the law. Transparency of institution which means everyone can see what the government is doing.
500
LIST OUT THE 3 OUT OF THE 5 QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN
- BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD
- LIVE IN THE U.S. FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS
- BE A PERSON OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
- BE ABLE TO READ AND WRITE BASIC ENGLISH
- BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF U.S. GOVERNMENT CIVICS
500
Why did the authors of the Constitution create a federal system of Government rather than a unitary system?
a. they did not trust the state government.
b. they feared a central government that was too powerful.
c. limits the role of people.
d. they had seen how inefficient a week central gov was under the articles of confederation.
B. They feared a central government that was too powerful (Based on a Unitary system of gov.)
500
Which Consequence is an important benefit of the rule of law?
A. Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced. B. Government decisions are based on the will of majority
C. Citizens are protected from arbitrary and abusive use of governments power
C.
500
Which of the following documents are the most similar?
Mayflower compact & John Locke social Contract
English bill of rights & Common Sense
Magna Carta & Montesquieu Separation of Power
Mayflower & Montesquieu separation of power
Mayflower Compact & John Locke social Contract
Bonus *** Tell me why?
500
According to Judeo-Christian teachings, each person has what?
Individual worth and value as a human being