Civics Unit 1

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citizen

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individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government

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sources of citizenship

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14th Amendment ,defines citizenship in U.S. ,Birth Naturalization

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naturalization process

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establish residency know American history and principles be able to read, speak, and write basic English pass exam (history & principals)take oath of allegiance

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duties of citizens

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obey law spay taxes serve in the armed forces if called serve on a jury if called serve as a witness in court if called

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responsibilities of citizens

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register and vote influence government by communicating with government officials volunteer for appointed positions hold elective office participate in political campaigns keep informed regarding current issues respect others' rights to an equal voice in government

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purposes of government

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protect citizenspreserve orderprovide public goods and servicesplan for the future

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democracy

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form of government in which the people rule the country

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limited government

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government may do only those things people have given it the power to do and is specifically not allowed to do some things that step on people’s rights

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majority rule

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he side receiving the greatest number of votes makes decisions binding on whole group while protecting minority rights

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protection of fundamental freedoms

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the responsibility of the government to safeguard the rights of all citizens, even those in the minority

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representative government

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people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf

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consent of the governed

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people are the source of all governmental power so government can only do what the citizens show they approve of (through voting)

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rule of law

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government including those who govern are bound by the law

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popular sovereignty

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government’s authority to govern comes from the people themselves, rather than from birth of the rulers or some outside source

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charters of the Virginia Company of London

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document that guaranteed the rights of Englishmen who agreed to settle in America

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

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document that served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution

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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

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document written by Jefferson that established freedom of religious beliefs and opinions, and the separation of church and state model for part of the 1st Amendment

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Declaration of Independence

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stated grievances against the king of England affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)established the idea that all people are equal under the law establishes the right of citizens to change an unjust government

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19 Articles of Confederation

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document established first form of national US government major powers resided with individual states weak central government no power to tax and enforce laws

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citizen’s community service

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volunteer for organizations and public service (ex.: tutoring) express concern about public issues help make the community a better place to live

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personal character traits of good

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trustworthiness and honesty courtesy and respect responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance respect for the law patriotism participant in the school and local community informed voter

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skills for effective civic participation

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formulate questions  express position analyze information  devise and implement a plan

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US Constitution

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supreme law of the land establishes the structure of the U.S. government Preamble, 7 articles, and amendments guarantees equality under law

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“Living document”

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refers to the US Constitution flexible and adaptable amendments, elastic cause, and interpretation (courts)

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amendment

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change in the Constitution currently 27

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amending process of the U.S Constitution

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complex – only 27 approved in over 200 years proposed by 2/3 vote of Congress or state conventions ratified by ¾ vote of the states

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due process of law

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constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws the government must follow certain steps if someone is accused of a crime

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expressed powers

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powers of the federal government specifically mentioned in the US Constitutionalso known as delegated or enumerated powers

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implied powers

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powers not listed but exercised to carry out the powers of government to carry out the necessary and proper clause

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reserved powers

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powers kept by the states (10th Amendment)

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concurrent powers

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powers shared between the federal and state government

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federalism

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division of power between the states and national government national government is supreme

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national government’s primary responsibilities

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conducts foreign policy regulates commerce

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ate government’s primary responsibilities

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promotes public health, safety, and welfare

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state government’s primary responsibilities

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promotes public health, safety, and welfare

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Preamble

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introduction to the US Constitution that expresses the reasons the Constitution was written

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urposes of governmenpt in the preamble

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form a more perfect union establish justice ensure domestic tranquility provide for the common defense promote the general welfare secure the blessings of liberty

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1st Amendment

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guarantees freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion and petitio

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Bill of Rights

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first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution that protects citizens’ basic rights and limits government

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1st Amendment

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guarantees freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition

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5th Amendment

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guarantees citizens the right of due process of law protects against double jeopardy, eminent domain, and self-incrimination

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14th Amendment

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defines citizenship anyone born in the US is a citizen of the US and the state they live in guarantees rights to all citizens (preventing states from denying former slaves rights)extends due process protection to actions of the states

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checks and balances

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gives each of branch of government a way to limit the powers of the other branches

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separation of power

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defines and divides the powers of the three branches of government Article I – legislative, Article II –executive, Article III - judicial

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supremacy clause

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identifies the US Constitution as the authority over the states

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Legislative branch

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part of government that is responsible for writing the laws Congress (House of Representatives & Senate)

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legislative Powers

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Expressed: Specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States Implied: Not written, but used to carry out expressed powers

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bicameral

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legislature consisting of two houses

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US House of Representatives

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“lower house”# determined by state’s population (435 Representatives)Speaker of the House is presiding officer

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lawmaking process

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Elected officials write laws and take action in response to problems or issues.Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative Work in committees Debating the bill on the floor of each house Vote by both houses Signed into law by President

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51legislative checks judicial

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approves federal judgesimpeaches federal judges

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legislative checks executive

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overrides vetoes impeaches president approves budget approves appointments (Senate)approves treaties (Senate)