| Term | Definition |
|---|
| first amendment | protects the five freedoms |
| religion | congress may not establish a national ______ or interfere with the practice of religion |
| speech or expression | individuals are free to express their own opinions and beliefs. However, nothing can be said to threaten public safety. |
| press or news | the _____ has the right to gather and publish information including that which criticizes the government. Nothing known to be untrue can be published. |
| assembly | individuals may peacefully gather together |
| petition | individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials by contacting them in writing, by phone, in person |
| :) | just a little note: it is important for citizens to have rights that the government cannot take away. (please type :) to move on) |
| register and vote | voting for obama or mccain |
| communicate with government officials | writting to an official to tell him/her about your opinions |
| volunteering reguarly | helping at a local animal shelter or hospital |
| hold elective office | run to be mayber of you town or city, or using a power that your town/city/state has given you for the greater good of the people |
| help or participate in political campaigns | volunteer to call voters or hand our fliers |
| respect other's rights to an equal voice in the government | if you are a senator, you could allow fellow senators to talk and express their beliefs |
| be informed of current issues | reading the newspaper often |
| rights, birth, choice, allegiance | A citizen is an individual with certain ______ and duties under a government, and who by _____ of by ______, owes _________to that government. (seperate by commas) |
| loyalty | Another name for allegiance might be:______ |
| defines citizenship, protects citizens from unfair state/local government action, guarantees equal treetment under the law for all citizens | The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitition: (list three) |
| naturilization process | (Also part of the 14 Amendment) The ______ _____ is a way that people who are not born in the U.S. or to U.S. citizens can become citizens |
| file a declaration of intention, file an application for naturalization, meet with an immigration examiner, take the citicenship oath | list the 4 steps of the U.S. naturalization process in the correct order |
| understand simple english, live in the United States for five years unless married to an U.S. citizen | to become a U.S. Citizen through naturalization, a person must: |
| immigration, naturalization | these 2 factors have led to an increasingly diverse american sociaty |
| obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces if called, serve on a jury or as a witness in court | the 4 duties of U.S. citizens: |
| trustwothiness and honesty | if someone gives you $10000 to hold onto and you give it back when they want it. |
| curtesy and respect for the rights of others | not laughing at someone because their religion worships cows |
| being responsible, accountable, and self-reliable | regerstering to vote and voting |
| respect for the law | knowing there is a speed limit and following it |
| showing patriotism | dressing up for, and celebrating July 4th |
| due process | ___ are processes that must be followed by law, and the assurance that laws are fair and reasonable. |
| :P | citizens who choose not to fulfill their civics duties face lagal consequences (you just need to know this please type :P and move on) |
| 5, 14 | the 2 due process amendments |
| 5 amendment | protects citizens from unfair actions by the national government, protects the rights of a person accused of a crime |
| 27 | how many amendments have been added to the constitution? |
| XD | sorry i'm really to tired to type out all the three was a citizen could participate in community service.. soo u'll have to study that on your own (please type XD) |
| goals, constitution | The two purposes of the Constitution's Preamble are to: State the _____ and purposes of the government, explain the reasons the _____ was written |
| true | true or false: The first 3 articles of the U.S. constitution outline the 2 branches of government |
| 3 brances of government | Legislative, executive, judicial are the________ (you really need to study mroe about this.. but i'm tired XD) |
| preamble, articles, amendments | The 2 sections of the U.S. constitution in order: |
| 14 | this amendment ensures equal protection and treatment for all U.S. citizens |
| 10 | this amendment states that powers not specifically assigned to the national gobernment belong to the states or to the people |
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