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Fundamental Principles of DemocracyProtection of fundamental ________Certain freedoms/rights are _____________ to citizensConsent of the governedCitizens must ________ with the actions of the government or they have the right to ________ it

freedomsguaranteedagreechangeFundamental Principles of DemocracyLimited governmentGovernment should not be all ____________Rule of lawNeither the government or those who _______ are _________ the lawMajority ______ with protection of _______ rightsMost of the people will be right most of the time but conflicting views and __________ should be respected and _______

powerfulgovernaboverulesminorityopinionsprotectedFundamental Principles of DemocracyPopular sovereigntyThe people will _____ themselvesRepresentative DemocracyA form of government that the people _____ public officeholders to make laws and __________ the government on their ________

ruleelectconductbehalfDocuments influencing the ConstitutionCharters of the Virginia CompanyAuthorized the VA Company to start a colony (______________)Allowed for a _______________ governmentGave colonists the same _________ as Englishmen

JamestownrepresentativerightsDocuments influencing the ConstitutionVirginia Declaration of RightsModel for the U.S. Bill of RightsProvided for Freedom of ______, right to a fair _____, and freedom of the _____ for VirginiansCurrently the ________ to Virginia Constitution

religiontrialpressintroductionDocuments influencing the ConstitutionVirginia Statute of Religious FreedomSeparated ______ and ______ (state could not establish an official religion)Established religious _________Written by Thomas __________Basis for the _________Amendment

churchstatefreedomJeffersonfirstDocuments influencing the Constitution Declaration of IndependenceWritten by Thomas Jefferson, 1776Explained to the world why the colonies should break away from ___________________ without representation___________ to pass ____ needed by coloniesForced to _________ soldiers in their homes

EnglandtaxationrefusinglawsquarterDocuments influencing the Constitution Declaration of Independence (cont.)Stated that all people have the unalienable rights to ____, ______, and the pursuit of __________Used _________ of the governed as a reason for revoltAll _______ are created _________

Life, LibertyhappinessconsentmenequalDocuments influencing the ConstitutionArticles of ConfederationFirst ______________ of U.S.Created a ______ national governmentNational government could not _______Most of the power held by the _________

constitutionweaktaxstatesCitizenshipIndividual with certain ______ and _______ under a government and who, by ______ or by _______ owes allegiance to that government

rightsdutiesbirthchoiceObtaining U.S. CitizenshipBy ________either within the __________ of the United States or to U.S. ______________

birthterritorycitizen (parents)

Obtaining U.S. CitizenshipCitizenship defined by ______ Amendment of U.S. ConstitutionThe 14th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified on July 9, 1868, and granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States,

14th 14th AmendmentPassed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868Section 1.All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Obtaining U.S. CitizenshipNaturalizationPerson must demonstrate knowledge of American ______ and __________Ability to speak and write _________Residency requirement___ years in U.S.3 years if _________ to an U.S. citizenTake an oath of ______________ to the United States

historyprinciplesEnglish5marriedallegianceCivics Test for Naturalization Processhttp://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.d72b75bdf98917853423754f526e0aa0/?vgnextoid=afd6618bfe12f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=afd6618bfe12f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Pay TaxesObey LawsServe in theArmed ForcesServe on a juryServe as a witness in court

Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequencesCivic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntaryRespect others rights to an ________ voice in governmentRegister and ____Hold _______ officeServe in _________, appointed positionsInfluence government by ________________ with government officials

Participate in political __________Keep ___________ regarding current issueselectivevoluntarycommunicatingcampaignsinformedequalvotePersonal Traits of Good CitizensTrustworthiness and _________Courtesy and respect for the _____ of othersResponsibility, ____________, and self-relianceRespect for the _________________Informed __________Participant in the ______ and/or _________________

honestyrightsaccountabilitylawPatriotismvoterschoollocal communityCommunity Service___________ for organizations(for example, League of Women Voters)_____________ for public service organizations________________Expressing concern about ____________ issues

VolunteerVolunteertutoringpublicCommunity Service (cont.)Help make the community a good place to _______ and ______ (for example, involvement with public service orgs., tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes)

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