Unit 1 Flash Cards

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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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1... 14th amendment defines citizenship in U.S.

2... Birth

3... Naturalization

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Naturalization process

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1... know American history and principles

2...be able to read, speak, and write basic English

3... pass exam (history & principles)

4...take oath of allegiance

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duties of citizens

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1... obey laws

2... pay taxes

3... served in the armed forces if called

4... serve on a jury if called

5... serve as a witness in court if called

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responsibilities of citizens

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1... register and vote

2... influence government by communicating with government officials

3... volunteer for appointed positions

4... hold elective office

5... participate in political campaigns

6... keep informed regarding current issues

7... respect others' rights to an equal voice in government

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purposes of government

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1... protect citizens

2... preserve order

3... provide public goods and services

4... plan 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 only do things people have given it the power to do and is specifically not allowed to do some things that step on people' rights

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majority rule

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the 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 government 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 Statue of Religious Freedom

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1: document written by Jefferson that established freedom of religious beliefs and opinions, an the separation of church and state

2: model for part of the 1st amendment

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Declaration of Independence

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1: stated grievances against the King of England

2: affirmed "certain unalienable rights"

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Articles of Confederation

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1: document established first form

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citizens community service

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volunteer for organizations and public service

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personal character traits of good citizens

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trustworthiness, honesty, courtesy, respect, responsibility, respect for the law, and patriotism

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skills for effective civic participation

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formulate questions, analyze information

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US Constitution

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supreme law of the land

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"Living Document"

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refers to the Constitution

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amendment

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change in the constituion

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amending process of the U.S. Constitution

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Complex- only 27 approved in over 200 years

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due process

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constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws

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expressed powers

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powers of the federal government specially mentioned in the US Constitution

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implied powers

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powers not listed in the constitution

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reserved powers

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powers kept by the states

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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 powers between the states and national government

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national governments primary responsibilities

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conduct foreign policy

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state governments primary responsibilities

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promotes health, safety, and welfare

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preamble

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introduction to the US Constitution

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purposes of government in the preamble

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form a more perfect union

establish justice

ensure domestic tranquility

provide for the common defense

promote general welfare

secure the blessings of liberty

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bill of rights

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first 10 amendments of the US Constitution

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1st amendment

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the freedoms of speech, press, assembly, religion, petition

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5th amendment

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guarantees citizens the right of due process of law

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14th amendment

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defines citizenship

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checks and balances

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

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separation of powers

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defines and divides the power of the three branches of government

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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 the government that is responsible for writing the laws

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legislative powers

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Expressed: specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States

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expressed or enumerated powers of federal legislative branch

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makes the laws of the nation

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bicameral

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legislature consisting of 2 houses