John Locke had the idea of _______, which stated that individuals are born with basic rights that can't be taken away by government.

Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

What was a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England?

What was the government document written in 1689 that expanded the powers of the English Parliament, expanded the rights of the people, and further limited the rights of the king?

What was the government document written in 1215 that limited the power of the king of England (limited monarchy) and protected the rights of the nobility?

What was the agreement, written by English Puritans, that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists in 1620?

Thomas Paine's Common Sense promoted the idea of...

The conversation below concerns lawmaking.

Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.

Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.

Which colonial principle is being discussed?

What impact has the Mayflower Compact had on modern understanding of the purpose of government in the United States?

What type of government gives power to a small group of wealthy people?

What type of government gives power to a king or queen?

What type of government allows the government to totally control all property and the economy?

What type of government has one person in complete control?

What type of government gives people the power to elect officials to make their decisions in government?

Which form of government does the United States have?

What do a monarchy and autocracy have in common?

What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

What is federalism?

Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

Which of the following statements best describes a confederal system?

A system of government where the power lies with the legislative body and the leader of the country is part of the legislature.

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?

An __________________ is a person who comes to a country to live permanently.

__________ establishes that a person's citizenship at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother or father.

__________ establishes that a person's citizenship at birth is determined by the country where he or she was born.

_____________ means being a member of a nation or country and having full responsibilities under the law.

Obeying laws, Paying taxes, Defending the nation, Registering for selective service, and Serving on juries are all examples of...

A citizen receives a letter telling him or her to report for jury duty. The citizen is obligated to go to court on the assigned day or risk getting into trouble with the court by not showing up.

A male citizen turns 18; he must register for the Selective Service System, which he can do online on the Selective Service System website. What civic obligation does this represent?

Beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests...

Voting, Attending civic meetings, Petitioning the government, Running for office, and Performing community service are all examples of...

Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?

The quote below is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon.

"Well, when the President does it, that means that it is not illegal"

Based on the quote, what can be presumed about the rule of law?

The statement below is from the Magna Carta written in 1215.

"To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice"

Which political principle justifies this statement?

The conversation below concerns lawmaking.

Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.

Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.

Which colonial principle is being discussed?