Government Unit 2 Civic Virtues and Democratic Principles

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Civic virtue is....

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People doing the right thing to better the community.

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What does it mean to be a citizen of the United States?

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that a person is recognized as a legal member of the nation

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What do we call it when someone works to help others by giving their time and talents without receiving pay?

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volunteering

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How do citizens contribute to the improvement of a community?

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by volunteerism and civic responsibility

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What does the quote from John F. Kennedy's presidential inauguration speech mean: "And so my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."

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Good citizens will work for the common good of the nation instead of questioning what the nation has given them as individuals.

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Which action demonstrates the civic virtue of respect? Options: Pressly listens to everyone's opinions before sharing her own opinion., Gabi makes the funniest TikTok videos. , Ashlynn visits with her elderly neighbor every Saturday., Brooklynn volunteers at the animal shelter once a week.

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Pressly listens to everyone's opinions before sharing her own opinion.

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Democracy comes from the Greek word "demos" and "kratos". It means:

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rule by the people

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Forbids cruel and unusual punishment

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8th Amendment

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Just because a right is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution does not mean the people are not entitled to that right

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9th Amendment

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The right to a speedy trial and an attorney is from which amendment?

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Sixth Amendment