Understanding Republicanism and Citizenship

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What is the meaning of "citizens" in the 14th Amendment?

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people with rights and responsibilities as full members of American society

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What has been an important long-term impact of the naturalization process on American society?

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People from many origins have contributed to our national culture.

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Which action fulfills an obligation of citizenship rather than a responsibility? Options: vote in elections, join a political party, petition government officials, register with selective service

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register with selective service

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Which phrase explains the meaning of "republicanism"?

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support for a government by elected representatives

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Which act fulfills a responsibility rather than an obligation of citizenship? Options: pay taxes, obey the law, petitioning the government, serve on jury if summoned

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petitioning the government

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Which statement identifies an important influence that Ancient Greece had on the American constitutional republic? Options: Americans believed a separation of powers would protect individual rights. Americans believed ordinary citizens should participate in government. Americans believed religious liberty was a protected right. Americans believed in the equality of humankind.

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Americans believed ordinary citizens should participate in government.

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The list below consists of characteristics of the American constitutional republic: Republicanism, Civic Participation, Separation of powers, Representative government. Which influence of America's constitutional republic is reflected in this list?

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the ancient Roman Republic

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What statement best defines "the rule of law"?

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All members of society must obey the same set of rules, without exception, and these are publicly available.

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Which is an important difference between the democratic principles of Ancient Greece and those of the United States today?

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In the United States, citizens are elected to be a member of a state legislature.

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Which Judeo-Christian tradition had an impact on the founders of America's constitutional republic?

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Ethical ideas of justice