Civics Flashcard p1

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What are the 3 ways a person can be a citizen?

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1. Born in the U.S. 2. Naturalized 3. One parent is a citizen

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What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution that outlines the principles of our government?

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Preamble

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What idea about government did the Americans take from Montesquieu?

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Separation of powers and checks and balances

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What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens called?

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Civics

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What was the greatest weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

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States could deny the requests of the national government.

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What is naturalization?

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The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen of a country.

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What does the Bill of Rights represent?

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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

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What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

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What is a democracy?

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A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

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What is the significance of the U.S. Constitution?

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It serves as the supreme law of the land, outlining the framework of government and the rights of citizens.