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Civics - Unit 1
Unit 1 Vocab & Review Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Civics | The study of the rights and responsibilities of a U.S. Citizen. |
| Citizen | An individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government. |
| Government | The organizations, institutions, and individuals who hold power over a group of people. |
| 14th Amendment | Defines citizenship |
| Immigrants | People who come to a country to settle as permanent residents. |
| Quotas | Set numbers |
| Aliens | People who live in a nation but are not citizens of that nation. |
| Refugees | People who flee persecution in their homeland to seek safety in another nation. |
| Native-born citizen | A person who has citizenship based on birth in the United States or its territories. |
| Deport | To force a person to leave a country. |
| Naturalization | A legal process by which aliens become citizens. |
| What kind of government does the United States have? | Democracy |
| What are the two means of obtaining citizenship? | Birth and Naturalization |
| A democratic society requires what from its citizens? | Active participation |
| Immigration and Naturalization, particularly in the 20th century has led to what kind of society? | Diverse |
| To become a citizen through naturalization a person must - | Demonstrate knowledge of American History and the ability to read, write, and speak English |
| What are three ways for citizens to participate in community service? | Support democratic insitutions, help the community, and express concern about the community's welfare |
| Thoughtful and effective participation of civic life depends upon the exercise of... | Good citizenship |
| What are some character traits of a good citizen? | Honesty, accountability, responsibility, courtesy, self-reliance, repect for the law, respect for the rights of others, patriotism |
| Which character trait is showing respect for your country? | Patriotism |
| What character trait is showing polite behavior in public? | Courtesy |
| Civic Duties | Mandatory actions all citizens must fulfill according to the law |
| What are the 5 civic duties? | Pay taxes, obey laws, serve in the military, serve on a jury, education |
| Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties face... | Legal consequences |
| Civic Responsibility | The "shoulds" of citizenship. These actions are voluntary. |
| What are the civic responsibilities of citizenship? | Register and vote, hold elected office, communicate with government officials, serve in volutary positions, participate in political campaigns, keep informed, respect others rights to an equal voice in gov't |
| What are the 5 protections found in the 1st Amendment? | Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Petition, and Freedom of Speech |
| Few rights, if any, are considered... | Absolute |
| Which 1st Amendment freedom says the gov't cannot establish/endorse any religion | Freedom of Religion |
| Which 1st Amendment freedom says that individuals have the right to peacefully gather? | Freedom of Assembly |
| Which 1st Amendment freedom says that people have the right to gather and publish information including that which criticizes the government? | Freedom of the Press |
| Which 1st Amendment freedom says individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials? | Freedom of Petition |
| Which 1st Amendment freedom says individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs? | Freedom of Speech |
| Bill of Rights | First 10 amendments to the US Constitution |
| Due Process | The constitutional protections against unfair governmental actions and laws |
| What are the due process amendments? | 5th and 14th Amendment |
| Which amendment protects us from unfair actions of the federal government? | 5th Amendment |
| Which amendment protects us from unfair actions of the state government? | 14th Amendment |
| What is separation of church and state? | The separation of religion and government. |
| Search Warrent | A legal document granted by a judge that permits police to enter and search a place where there is reason to believe evidence of a crime will be found |
| Indict | To formally accuse a person of a crime |
| Self-Incrimination | Testifying against oneself |
| Double Jeopardy | Being tried a second time for the same crime |
| Bail | Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial |
| Libel | Written falsehoods that damage another person's reputation |
| Slander | Spoken false statements that damage another person's reputation |
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