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1. citizen

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

2. sources of citizenship
 14th Amendment defines citizenship in U.S. Birth

 Naturalization

3. naturalization process
 establish residency know American history and principles be able to read, speak, and write basic English pass exam (history & principals) take oath of allegiance
4. duties of citizens
 obey laws pay taxes serve in the armed forces if called serve on a jury if called serve as a witness in court if called
5. responsibilities of citizens
 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
6. purposes of government
 protect citizens preserve order provide public goods and services plan for the future
7. democracy
form of government in which the people rule the country
8. limited government
government may do only those things people have given it the power to do and is specificallynot allowed to do some things that step on people’s rights
9. majority rule
the side receiving the greatest number of votes makes decisions binding on whole group whileprotecting minority rights
10. protection of fundamentalfreedoms
the responsibility of the government to safeguard the rights of all citizens, even those in theminority
representative government
people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
consent of the governed
people are the source of all governmental power so government can only do what the citizensshow they approve of (through voting)
rule of law
government including those who govern are bound by the law
popular sovereignty
government’s authority to govern comes from the people themselves, rather than from birth ofthe rulers or some outside source
charters of the VirginiaCompany of London
document that guaranteed the rights of Englishmen who agreed to settle in America
Virginia Declaration of Rights
document that served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution
Virginia Statute for ReligiousFreedom
 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
Declaration of Independence
 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
Articles of Confederation
 document established first form of national US government major powers resided with individual states weak central government no power to tax and enforce laws
citizen’s community service
 volunteer for organizations and public service (ex.: tutoring) express concern about public issues help make the community a better place to live
personal character traits ofgood citizens
 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
skills for effective civicparticipation
 formulate questions  express position analyze information  devise and implement a plan
US Constitution
 supreme law of the land establishes the structure of the U.S. government Preamble, 7 articles, and amendments guarantees equality under law
“Living document”
 refers to the US Constitution flexible and adaptable amendments, elastic cause, and interpretation (courts)
amendment
 change in the Constitution currently 27
amending process of the U.SConstitution
 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
due process of law
 constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws the government must follow certain steps if someone is accused of a crime
expressed powers
 powers of the federal government specifically mentioned in the US Constitution also known as delegated or enumerated powers
implied powers
 powers not listed but exercised to carry out the powers of government to carry out the necessary and proper clause
reserved powers
powers kept by the states (10th Amendment)
concurrent powers
powers shared between the federal and state government
federalism
 division of power between the states and national government national government is supreme
national government’s primaryresponsibilities
 conducts foreign policy regulates commerce
state government’s primaryresponsibilities
promotes public health, safety, and welfare
Preamble
ntroduction to the US Constitution that expresses the reasons the Constitution was written
purposes of government in thepreamble
 form a more perfect union establish justice ensure domestic tranquility provide for the common defense promote the general welfare secure the blessings of liberty
Bill of Rights
first 10 Amendments to Constitution, protects citizens’ rights by limiting what gov. can do
1st Amendment
guarantees freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition
5th Amendment
 guarantees citizens the right of due process of law protects against double jeopardy, eminent domain, and self-incrimination
14th Amendment
 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
checks and balances
gives each of branch of government a way to limit the powers of the other branches
separation of powers
 defines and divides the powers of the three branches of government Article I – legislative, Article II –executive, Article III - judicial
supremacy clause
identifies the US Constitution as the authority over the states
Legislative branch
 part of government that is responsible for writing the laws Congress (House of Representatives & Senate)
Legislative Powers
 Expressed: Specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States Implied: Not written, but used to carry out expressed powers
expressed or enumeratedpowers of federal legislativebranch
 Makes the laws of the nation  Declares war Approves the annual budget  Regulates interstate and foreign trade Confirms presidential appointments Raises revenue through taxes and other levies
bicamera
legislature consisting of two houses
US Senate
 “upper house” 2 members from each state (100 Senators) President Pro Tempore (when vice president is not present) is presiding officer
US House of Representatives
 “lower house” # determined by state’s population (435 Representatives) Speaker of the House is presiding officer
lawmaking process
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
legislative checks judicial
approves federal judgesimpeaches federal judges
legislative checks executive
overrides vetoes,impeaches president,approves budget,approves appointments (Senate)approves treaties (Senate)