chapter 5 part 1 the role of citizenship in government
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Chapter 5 Part 1
The Role of Citizenship in Government
Who is entitled to the rights and protection of
a particular country?
citizen
What do we call people from
other counties?
aliens
How can people from other countries become American
citizens?
naturalization
Citizens are granted rights through what document?
U. S. Constitution
This part of the U.S. Constitution and Article
III of the state constitution describe the civil rights guaranteed to
West Virginia citizens.
Bill of Rights (First Ten Amendments)
Citizens have the right to worship without what
interference?
Government(First Amendment)
Old stone Church - Lewisburg
What is a spoken statement made with the purpose of harming a
person’s character or reputation?
slander
First Amendment
What is a printed or published statement deliberately made to injure a person’s character or
reputation?
libel
What right gives the states the power to maintain and equip a
militia?
Bear Arms
Second Amendment
Under this law passed in 1995, any student who
brings a firearm to school can be expelled.
Safe Schools Act
What must the law enforcement officer obtain before he can search a property?
Search warrant (Third Amendment)
What is it called when the government takes private property
for public use?
Power of eminent domain
(Fifth Amendment)
Under what circumstances can private property be taken by the government for public
use?
The property must be used for the public good, and the government
must pay a fair price.
According to law, a person is considered innocent until what?
Proven guilty
What court order is brought to determine if a person is being held lawfully?
Writ of habeas corpus
a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence in a legal
case and to make a decision based on the evidence presented
jury
Sixth Amendment
What group of people is appointed by the court to
determine if enough evidence exist to issue an indictment?
Grand jury
The right to trial by jury is granted by what amendment?
Sixth Amendment
What refers to the rules established by courts to protect a
persons rights?
Due process
Fifth Amendment
good reason
probable cause
What is an amount of money deposited to guarantee that he or
she will appear in court?
bail
Eighth Amendment
Individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves, these laws
protect an accused from what?
Self-incrimination
Fifth Amendment
What protects the accused from being tried again for the sane crime after being acquitted?
Double jeopardy
FifthAmendment
What occurs when a jury cannot reach a decision?
Hung jury
(another trial)
What Amendment provides for equal protection under the law?
14th Amendment
What does West Virginia law require in order to vote?
register
What three qualifications must a person meet in
order to register to vote in West Virginia?
• U.S. citizen
• Resident of West Virginia and county and municipality where voting
• 18 years of age
What are subdivisions of a county or city that are set up for
election purposes?
Voting precincts
Where do voters go to cast their ballots?
Polling places
If voters are unable to vote under certain circumstances, how may
they still vote?
Absentee ballot
What type of election is a nomination election handled by
each political party?
Primary
What type of election is held to determine who will hold a
particular office?
General
What type of elections are sometimes held to replace elected
officials who have died or resigned?
Special
What would happen without laws?
Chaos, anarchy,
mob rule
What was one of the earliest taxes used for?
Free schools
What is a group of individuals who are interested in one
particular issue?
Special interest group
What are private organizations whose members try to influence legislators to favor their group?
Political Action
Committee (PAC)
Who are employed to present the view of an organization and write
legislation and try to influence legislators to vote for their cause?
Lobbyist
How can citizens get involved in public affairs? • Helping candidates run for office• Serving in the military• Running for public office• Attending public meetings• Participating in peaceful
demonstrations
When are persons considered to be adults?
Age 18
Until the time persons are adults, they are considered what?
minors
Area of authority
jurisdiction
Children in need of supervision and neglected
delinquents
What is one of the most common drugs used by teenagers?
alcohol
How old must you be to have or buy alcohol?
Age 21
Name three actions by minors that are considered violations of the state’s drinking laws.
• Falsely representing one’s age
• Public intoxication
• Drinking in a vehicle
• Offering a drink to another person in a public place
How old must you be to buy tobacco products in West
Virginia?
Age 18
Compulsory attendance laws in West Virginia require students to
attend school until what age?
Age 16
What financial responsibility
does a citizen of West Virginia have toward the
government?
To pay his or her fair share of taxes
taxes we pay in West Virginia
Federal Income
State Income Social Security Medicare Sales
GasolineLuxurySoda PopTobacco
examples of how the punishment must fit the crime
Prohibits excessive finesDoes not allow cruel and
unusual punishment Does not permit the death
penalty
5’ x 7’ cell
“Old Sparky”
Name at least five rights guaranteed to citizens by the U.S. Constitution and Article III of the
West Virginia constitution.• Freedom of religion, speech, press, and
assembly• Right to petition government • Right to bear arms • Freedom from unlawful or unreasonable
searches and seizures • Right to fair and speedy trial• Equal protection under the law
Individual rights of accused
Right to an attorneyRight to confront their accuser Right to a speedy and public
trial by an impartial juryRight to be informed of the
charges against them
requirements an alien must meet to become an American citizen
• Denounce allegiance to his or her home country
• Pledge allegiance to the United States
• Learn to speak English
• Reside in country for five years
• Pass exam
Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Second Amendment
Unreasonable Search and Seizure
Fourth Amendment
Civil Trial by Jury
Seventh Amendment
Due Process, Double Jeopardy,Self-Incrimination, Eminet
Domain
Fifth Amendment
Powers of States and People
Tenth Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech,Press, assembly
First Amendment
No Excessive Bail, No Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Eighth Amendment
No Quartering of Troops
Third Amendment
Trial by Jury, Rights of the Accused, Confrontation Clause,
Speedy Trial, Public Trial, Right to Counsel
Sixth Amendment
Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the
Constitution
Ninth Amendment