Strand I Recap

Section 1. Match the following principles of the American government to their meaning.

• Rule of Law

• Government officials are bound to the same rules as all others.

• Consent of the Governed

• The government may only perform those actions they have been given the power to do.

• Representative Government

• We choose officials to conduct government on our behalf who best reflect our views.

• Limited Government

• A government where the people hold power.

• Democracy

• The people give authority to the government in return for protection of their rights.

Section 2. Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Declaration of Independence

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(b) Articles of Confederation

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(c) U.S. Constitution

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(d) Other Document

• Listed grievances with the King of England

• Granted colonists the same rights as English citizens.

• Protected freedoms of speech, press, religion, and petition.

• Replaced by the U.S. Constitution

• Established separation from British rule.

• Outlines the leadership, structure, and powers of our government today.

• First form of government for the United States.

• Served as model to the U.S. Bill of Rights.

• Failed due to the weakness of the national government such as no power to tax or enforce laws.

• First established the concept the King must follow the laws.

• Established majority rule, but protected rights of the minority.

• Granted most government power to the states.

• Affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people.

• Defined inalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

Section 3. The ​ (a)   is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution which outlines the ​ (b)   of the U.S. government and for writing the Constitution.

• Preamble
• purposes and goals
• Articles
• Bill of Rights
• structure and powers
• limits and rights

Section 3. Match the following principle of the Preamble to the action of the government.

• Secure the blessings of liberty.

• Create a strong centralized government supreme to the state governments.

• Establish justice.

• Establish the protection of rights such as speech, assembly, and religion.

• Promote the general welfare.

• Sending troops to the Middle East to protect a U.S. embassy.

• Provide for the common defense

• Provide aid to individuals who can not afford food or health care.

• Form a more perfect union.

• Establishing legal rights that belong to every U.S. citizen.

Section 3. What does the Preamble begin with?

• "We the People of the United States..."

• "In order to form a more perfect union..."

• "To whom it may concern..."

• "Hereby declare the independence..."

Section 4. Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Propose Amendment to U.S. Constitution

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(b) Propose Amendment VA Constitution

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(c) Ratify Amendment US Constitution

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(d) Ratify Amendment Virginia Constitution

• Vote of the Virginia General Assembly

• Vote of the registered voters of Virginia.

• 3/4 of both houses of U.S. Congress vote in support of Amendment

• 2/3 of all state legislatures agree to amendment.

• Vote of a State Constitutional Convention

• Vote of a National Constitutional Convention

Section 4. There have been few amendments to the U.S. Constitution because​ ​ (a)  

• the process is long and complex.
• the President often refuses to sign them.
• the United States doesn't have much change.
• the Constitution limits the number that are made.

Section 5. The (a)   amendment to the U.S. Constitution defines the means of becoming a U.S. citizen.

• 14th
• 1st
• 10th
• 21st

Section 5. Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Steps in Naturalization Process

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(b) Not Steps in the Naturalization Process

• Having resided in the United States for a period of at least 3-5 years.

• Being of good moral character no felony convictions.

• Having relatives in the United States.

• Being married to a U.S. citizen.

• Swearing an oath of allegiance.

• Passing a test on American history and principles.

• Being at least 18 years old.

• Receiving a valid driver's license.

• Being born in the United States.

• Holding employment.

• Serving in the armed forces.

• Being able to speak, read, and write English.

Section 6. Match the following first amendment freedoms to their meaning

• Freedom of Speech

• The right to meet with others.

• Freedom of Religion

• The right to express your beliefs and opinions.

• Freedom of the Press

• The right to contact government officials.

• Freedom of Petition

• The right to worship any faith you choose.

• Freedom of Assembly

• The right to gather and publish information even if it criticizes the government.