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WorksheetsReview Part I
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen
citizen
law of blood
law of soil
naturalization
Jordan was born in Germany on a U.S. Air Force base to his parents that were both serving in the U.S. Military. Jordan is 17 years old and now lives in Egypt. What is most likely Jordan’s U.S. citizenship status?
Citizen due to law of blood
Citizen due to law of soil
Not eligible for naturalization yet
Eligible for naturalization
common good
obligation
Democracy means ruled by the __________
people
king
church
wealthy
Romans formed a __________- democracy.
direct
representative
monarch
justice
What is the Greek word for city-state?
Bacchus
Polis
Agora
Acropolis
The modern U.S. Constitution created a(n) _____, in contrast to the government of ancient Athens.
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
direct democracy
What is the "rule of law"?
A situation where law rules, not opinions or money.
A situation where the richest person rules.
A situation where the strongest person rules.
A situation where the most popular person rules.
What is necessary for the rule of law to exist?
A government chosen by the people.
A government chosen by the richest person.
A government chosen by the military.
A government chosen by the strongest person.
What is the role of the government in the rule of law?
To create and enforce laws.
To ignore laws.
To create laws but not enforce them.
To enforce laws but not create them.
Why is the rule of law important for society?
It ensures fairness and justice.
It allows the strongest to rule.
It makes laws unnecessary.
It allows for chaos and disorder.
What happens in a society without the rule of law?
People may feel helpless and unsafe.
People feel more secure and safe.
People have more freedom and rights.
People have more opportunities for growth.
The Framers of the Constitution included a system of checks and balances. This means:
each branch of government has powers that can keep the other branches from becoming too powerful
each branch of government has access to an equal money supply
each branch of government takes turns leading at the start of a new congressional session
each branch of government has separate leaders
Do your best
Do what's right
Treat others the way you want to be treated
These school rules apply to the U.S. government as well and are "ethical ideas of justice." Where did this principle originate?"
Magna Carta
Judeo-Christian Tradition
English Bill of Rights
Ancient Greece
This term means "the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected."
Rule of Law
Equality of Mankind
Due Process of Law
Natural Rights
This term means, "every individual is born equal, has equal opportunity to succeed and is entitled to the same set of basic rights."
Natural Rights
Equality of Mankind
Unenumerated Rights
Limited Government
The government must follow the law and no one is above the law
Due Process of Law
Rule of Law
Equality of Mankind
Natural Rights
