1. Citizenship and Origins of Government
Unit 1 Review
Citizenship and Origins of Government

2. Q: What are examples of “push factors” regarding immigration?

3. A: War, Unemployment, Poverty

4. Q: In Jean de Crevecoeur’s What is an American
Q: In Jean de Crevecoeur’s What is an American? what is problematic about his view of Americans?

5. A: He views Americans as European immigrants and descendants, excluding Native Americans, African Americans, and other groups

6. Q: What purpose do the Core Democratic Values serve in American society?

7. A: They are fundamental values and constitutional principles that unite Americans

8. Q: Voting, Free Speech, and a Fair Trial are examples of citizens’…

9. A: Rights

10. Q: Obeying the laws, defending the nation, and serving on a jury are examples of citizens’…

11. A: Duties

12. Q: Passage of Obama Care is an example of the government’s role in…

13. A: General Welfare

14. Q: Legalization of marijuana, gay marriage, and abortion laws illustrate the government’s role regarding…

15. A: States’ Rights

16. Q: What is NOT a role of our government?

17. A: Diminish Civil Liberties

18. Q: What is a constitutional monarchy?

19. A: Monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are outlined/restricted by a constitution

20. Q: What is divine right?

21. A: Idea that monarchs derive their right to rule from God

22. Q: What type of government did the ideas of natural rights, separation of powers, and political equality help to establish?

23. A: Democracy

24. Q: What is a democracy?

25. A: A system of government in which the power is shared by all the people

26. Q: What is a republican form of government?

27. A: A government in which citizens elect representatives to make laws

28. Q: What is a dictatorship?

29. A: A government controlled by one person who usually takes power by force

30. Q: What were the provisions of the Proclamation of 1763?

31. A: Prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

32. Q: How did American colonists react to the Stamp Act?

33. A: Rioted and boycotted British goods

34. Q: The convening of the First Continental Congress was in response to the…

35. A: Coercive (Intolerable) Acts

36. Q: In Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom, Jefferson seeks to establish…

37. A: A separation between church and state

38. Q: In John Locke’s Two Treatises of Government (1690), what did he think the formation of government should be based on?

39. A: A social contract between the individual and society

40. Q: In England from , what type of government did documents like the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights help establish?

41. A: Constitutional monarchy

42. Q: The Mayflower Compact helped to establish an American tradition based on…

43. A: Self-government derived from the people

44. Q: In addition to declaring independence from the British government, what was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

45. A: To declare the natural rights of people and list grievances against England

46. Q: According to the Declaration of Independence, what does the government have a responsibility to do regarding the “consent of the governed?”

47. A: Respond to the will and direction of the people

48. Q: The Articles of Confederation influenced the future of American government by serving as the…

49. A: Fore-runner to the United States Constitution

50. Q: What do all of the primary source documents we discussed have in common?

51. A: They all influenced the United States system of government

52. Q: What is variety in culture and ethnic background, race, lifestyle, and belief known as?

53. A: Diversity

54. Q: The value of citizens to collectively hold authority over public officials and their powers is called…

55. A: Popular Sovereignty

56. Q: An individual has this right, except in extreme cases, such as when a person is killed when threatening someone else.

57. A: Life

58. Q: A person can do this as long as he/she does not violate the rights of others

59. A: Pursuit of Happiness

60. Q: According to this value, all people should be treated fairly when receiving the benefits and burdens of society, correcting wrongs, and making decisions

61. A: Justice

62. Q: A display of devotion to your country, its values and principles is know as…

63. A: Patriotism

64. Q: Working together, as citizens, for the greater benefit of all is called…

65. A: Common Good

66. Q: According to this value, citizens have the right to know what is going on in the government since it is based upon trust between the governed and the governors

67. A: Truth

68. Q: All people have this right politically, legally (before the law), socially (no class system sanctioned by law), and economically

69. A: Equality

70. Q: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions is known as…

71. A: Liberty

72. Short Answer Questions
Consider the purpose of the Core Democratic Values. Why is it important for citizens to participate in government?
Describe the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy.

73. Short Answer Questions
Explain the overarching issues the colonists had with the taxes and laws (Stamp Act, Prohibitory Act, Quartering Act, Proclamation of 1763, etc.) imposed on the colonists by the British government.
Consider the various types of government we have discussed. What do you believe is the best form of government? Define that type of government and defend your answer with supporting evidence from current events, personal experiences, or hypothetical examples.