Fundamental Political Principles (CE.2a) _____________________________________ - People are the source of any and all governmental power. _________________________ - Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do. _____________________ - The government and those who govern are bound by the law. _____________________ - In a democratic system of government, the people rule. _____________________________________ - In a representative system of government, people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf. Influence of Earlier Documents on the Constitution of the United States (CE.2b) DocumentInfluence Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists. Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America. Stated grievances against king of Great Britain Declared colonies’ independence from Great Britain Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). Established idea that all people are equal under Law. Established first form of national government for independent states. Maintained that major powers resided with individual states. Weakness of central government (e.g., no power to tax and enforce laws) - led to the writing of the Constitution of the USA. Freedom of religious beliefs and opinions. Establishes the structure of the US Government Guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected. Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people Protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition Preamble: Purposes of US Gov’t. (CE.2c) To form a ___________; establish _________________; ensure domestic __________ & to provide ______________. The Preamble to Constitution of USA begins, “_______________,” which establishes that the power of _____________________ comes from the _________________. How to Become a Citizen (CE.3a) _________ Amendment defines citizenship: “All persons born or _____________________ in the US, & subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the US & the _________ wherein they reside.” ___________________ & __________________, particularly in the 20 th century, have led to an increasingly _______________ society. Means of obtaining citizenship: 1. ______________. 2. Naturalization - must demonstrate knowledge of _________________ history and principles and ____________ & ______________ English. Rights of Citizens (CE.3b) First Amendment freedoms: a. Religion – Gov’t. may not establish an _______________ religion, nor _______________, or unduly interfere with the free _________________ of religion. b. Speech - Individuals are free to express their _______________ and _______________. c. Press - The press has the right to gather and _______________ information, including that which _____________________ the ______________________. d. Assembly - Individuals may ____________________ gather. e. Petition - Individuals have the right to make their ___________ known to ________________________________. Fourteenth Amendment – extends the due process protection to actions of the states.

Duties of responsible citizens (CE.3c) Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences _______________________ _______________________ if called Serve on a _______ or as a ______________ in court if called Responsibilities of citizens (CE.3d) Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are _________________ __________________ and vote Hold ______________________________ ___________________ in political _________________________ Serve in voluntary, _________________________________ Influence ________________________ by communicating with gov’t. _________________________ Keep ____________ regarding __________________________ _______________ others' rights to equal ______________ in government _____________________ Ways for citizens to participate in community service (CE.3e) ____________________ to support ________________________ institutions (e.g., League of Women Voters). Express concern about the ____________________ of the _______________________________ as a whole (e.g., environment, __________________________ and safety, _______________________). Help make community good place to _________________ and _______________ (becoming involved with _______________________________ organizations, tutoring, ________________________ in nursing homes). Personal traits of good citizens (CE.4a-e) ____________________ and ____________________ _____________________ and respect for the rights of others Responsibility, accountability, and ____________________ Respect for the ________________ _______________________ Participation in the school and/or local _________________________ Participation in the elections as an _________________________________ Effective participation in civic life can include a. Formulating ___________________ b. Analyzing _____________________ for a variety of __________________ c. __________________ a position d. Devising and implementing a ______________ e. Practicing thoughtful ___________________________ in personal, ___________________, and civic matters (e.g., _________________ and civic issues)