Unit 1
The term civic virtue means that the citizens...
put the common good ahead of their own interests
The Articles of Confederation had what serious problem?
The national government was took weak under the Articles of Confederation.
The Constitution separates the powers of government so that no branch can...
become too powerful.
What is due process of law?
It means that the government cannot treat you unfairly.
A U.S. citizen is someone who is born in the United States or becomes a citizen by being __________________.
naturalized
The best source of information about how a nation's government is organized is a...
constitution
What is a social contract?
It is an agreement among the people to set up a government.
What is the power of judicial review?
It is the power of the courts to decide whether the United States Constitution allows a certain law or action of government.
What does equal protection of the laws mean?
It means that state governments must not treat people differently unless there is a good and fair reason for doing so.
Who are resident aliens?
They are not citizens but they live legally in the United States.
A government is a constitutional government when...
there are limits on the power of government.
At the start of the Philadelphia Convention, the delegates agreed to do what?
They agreed to write a new constitution.
Describe a federal system of government.
Power is divided between national and state governments.
What freedom do the establishment and free exercise clauses protect?
freedom of religion
Provide 3 ways that countries of the world interact.
-culture, science, and business exchanges
-humanitarian aid
-trade
-diplomacy
-treaties and agreements
What is a republican government?
It is a government in which power is held by the people who elect representatives to run the government for the common good.
The Great Compromise solved a conflict about what?
how many representatives a state could send to Congress
What is the federal government responsible for?
-taxes
-declare and conduct war
-control trade
-create post offices
-create money
-create treaties between nations
-freedom of speech (the right to talk about your beliefs, ideas, or feelings)
-freedom of press (the right to read and write whatever you wish)
-freedom of assembly (the right to meet with others to discuss your beliefs, ideas, or feelings)
-freedom to petition (the right to ask your government to correct things that you think are wrong or to do things you believe are needed)
Who are naturalized citizens?
They are people who were born elsewhere, living legally in the United States, and have passed a test on the Constitution and history of the United States.
How did living in the colonies influence the Americans' ideas about government?
The colonists took part in their own government.
The main purpose that the Framers were willing to compromise on the issues of slavery was because...
the Framers wanted the Southern states to join the new government.
It is the people who create government.
Women did not gain the right to vote quickly. They gained it after many decades of __________.
civil protest
What is a good way for fifth graders to participate in our government?
-write to a representative
-participate in community service
-learn and talk about issues
-help make school rules