Principles of U.S. Government & Founding Document

Principles of U.S. Government & Citizenship

Five Fundamental Political Principles

• Consent of the governed

• Limited government

• Rule of law

• Democracy

• Representative government

Multiple Choice

Which principle states citizens give authority to the government?

• Consent of the governed

• Limited government

• Rule of law

• Representative government

Multiple Choice

Which principle states that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law?

• Consent of the governed

• Limited government

• Rule of law

• Democracy

Multiple Choice

Which principle states the people elect public office holders to make laws?

• Consent of the governed

• Representative government

• Rule of law

• Limited government

Citizenship

14th Amendment Defines Citizenship

• Means of obtaining citizenship:

• 1) By birth

• 2) By naturalization

Naturalization Process

• Led to increasingly diverse society

• Read, write, and speak basic English

• Pass a test (knowledge of US History and Government)

• Be of good moral character & be loyal to the United States

Duties of Citizens

• Obey the law

• Pay taxes

• Serve in the armed forces (if drafted)

• Serve on a jury when summoned

• What happens if you do not follow these duties?

Responsibilities of Citizens

• These are things you *should* do, but are voluntary

• Register and vote

• Hold elective office

• Communicate with government officials

• Participate in political campaigns

• Keep informed on current events

• Respect others' right to an EQUAL voice in government

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional amendment defines citizenship?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a citizen through the naturalization process?

• Be able to read & speak basic English

• Demonstrate knowledge of history & government of U.S.

• Be loyal to the U.S.

• Agree to vote for the president

Multiple Choice

Is paying taxes a civic duty or civic responsibility?

• Civic Duty

• Civic Responsibility

Multiple Choice

Is voting a civic duty or civic responsibility?

• Civic Duty

• Civic Responsibility

Multiple Choice

Is participating in political campaigns a civic duty or civic responsibility?

• Civic Duty

• Civic Responsibility

Multiple Choice

Is serving in the armed forces if drafted a civic duty or civic responsibility?

• Civic Duty

• Civic Responsibility

Multiple Choice

Is keeping informed regarding current events a civic duty or civic responsibility?

• Civic Duty

• Civic Responsibility

Multiple Choice

Is serving on a jury a civic duty or civic responsibility?

• Civic Duty

• Civic Responsibility

The Constitution protects citizens' fundamental rights and liberties

First Amendment freedoms

• Religion

• Speech

• Press

• Assembly

• Petition

5th & 14th Amendments

• Protect due process

• Can't be held by police indefinitely unless they charge you with a crime

• National and state governments have to respect a citizen's legal rights

• 14th Amendment extended Bill of Rights protections to state governments

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