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What is the definition of citizenship as defined in the 14th amendment?
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It states that citizenship is given to anyone born or naturalized in the United States.
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The steps of the naturalization process are...
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1. Sign a declaration of intention
2. Live in the U.S. for 5 years 3. Interview and take a series of exams that test reading, writing, speaking, and facts about history 4. Attend a ceremony where you pledge an oath of allegiance |
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The duties of citizenship are...
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Attend school, serve in court, serve in the military if drafted, obey laws, and pay taxes.
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The character traits of a good citizen are...
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Trustworthy, honesty, respectful, courteous, patriotism, responsibilities, self-reliance, accountability, informed voter, participant in school.
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According to the 14th amendment, states may not do what?
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Deny people's rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness without due process of law.
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The definition of patriotism is...
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Showing one's love and respect for his country.
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An important responsiblity of being a citizen is to serve on a ____ in court.
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Jury.
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The idea that newspapers have the right to criticize the government is known as freedom of...
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Press.
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The rights gaurenteed by the 1st amendment are...
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Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech.
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When the US Army defend our country, it is fulfilling a purpose of government listed in the...
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Preamble.
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The supreme law of the land is...
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The US Constitution.
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Which hisotical document told the colonists' reasons for wanting to be free from England?
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Declaration of Independence.
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Which historical document set up the first form of government for the independent staes?
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The Articles of Confederation.
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Which historical document gaurenteed English rights to the colonists?
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Charters of the VA Company of London.
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The document that took place of the Articles of Confederation is what?
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The US Constitution.
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Which historical document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
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The VA Declaration of Rights.
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The 5 purposes of the Preamble are...
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1. To form a more perfect union
2. Establish justice 3. Ensure domestic tranquility 4. Provide for the common defence 5. Promote general welfare |
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Identify a few strategies for evaluating campaign ads...
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Separate fact from opinion, detect bias, evaluating sources, identifying propaganda.
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Identify 3 ways that Virginia's citizens may register to vote...
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Register in person, online, or by mail.
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What are the 4 functoins of political parties?
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Recruiting and nominating candidates, helping candidates win elections, educating the electorate about campaign issues and events, and monitoring actions of office holders.
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The number of electors each state has is determined by the _________ of the state.
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Population.
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A document stating the views and ideas aof a political party is the...?
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Platform.
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What is the name of a person who tries to influence legislatures' votes on bills regaurding what their group feels is important?
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A lobbyist.
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What role do special interest groups play in the election process?
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Contibuting to the candidate's campaign.
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Which electio has the most voter turnout?
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Presidential election.
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The two most common reasons why people do not vote are...
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1. Lack of interest(apathy)
OR 2. Failure to register |
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Depending on your income, which is more likely to vote, someone with a low or high income?
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High income.
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The Electoral College System encourages candidates to focus on what kind of states?
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States with large populations. Ex: Texas, California.
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What do we call the ability for one branch of government to keep the other branches from having to much power?
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Checks & Balances.
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The division of power between national and state government is called...
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Federalism.
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What are the names of the US and State legislatues?
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US Congress- Senate- House of Representitives
General Assembly- Senate- House of Delegates. |
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What is the definition of the expressed, implied, concurrent, and reserved powers?
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Expressed- powers that are specifically listed for the national government
Implied- powers that aren't specifically listed Concurrent- powers that are shared by the national and state government Reserved- powers that are reserved for the state government |
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The system where branches of government are divided equally and have separate powers is called...
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The Separation of Powers.
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Legislatures made up of two houses are called...
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Bicameral.
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Elected officials write laws and take action in response to...
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Problems or issues brought into them by constituents.
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Three groups of people that can help shape legislation...
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Individuals, interest groups, and politicians.
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5 steps in the lawmaking process...
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1. Introducing a bill by a senator or representitive
2. Working in committees 3. Debating on the bill in each house 4. Voting on the bill in each house 5. Sending the bill to the president to sign into law |
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What are the ways that the executive branch influences policy-making?
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Proposing legislation in an annual speech to Congress (State of the Union Address), Appealing directly to the people, Approving or vetoing legislation, and Approving officals who carry out the laws.
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Can a bill become a law is it passes through one house, but not the other? Why or why not?
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No, it can't because for a law to pass to the president it has to passed in BOTH houses.
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Chief of State
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Ceremonial head of the government; hosts foreign visitors.
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Chief Executive-
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Head of the executive branch.
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Chief Legislature-
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Proposers of the legislative agenda- apporves and vetoes laws created by the legislature.
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Commander in Chief-
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Head of the Nations armed forces.
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Primary role of the judicial branch is to ______and ____ laws.
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Study and interpret laws.
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The judicial branch can declare laws of the legislative branch unconstitutional if...
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It's found by judicial review that they do not conform to the Constitution.
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