Flashcard on Democracy and the Constitution

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Democracy requires all of the following to prosper EXCEPT: large, powerful upper class, public school system, network of social services, citizen participation in civic life

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large, powerful upper class

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States? Options: Majority vote by the Electoral College, Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress, Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states, Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

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Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

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Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment? Options: You have the right to remain silent. You can help save the forest animals. (petition) I want a lawyer. I am going to go vote.

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You can help save the forest animals. (petition)

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The president must have been a U.S. citizen:

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since birth.

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These headlines best illustrate the concept of —

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Rule of law

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In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —

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Serve on juries

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By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are —

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Demonstrating a civic duty

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The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in the headline above is –

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checks and balances

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The three main branches of the U.S. government are:

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executive, legislative, and judiciary.