1. Government and Citizenship
A Review for the GHSGT

2. If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today, 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

3. And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,

4. 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U. S. A
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A. From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee, Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea. From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A., Well there's pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say:

5. And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today

6. 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U. S. A
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A. Support Our Country!!!!!

7. Historic Foundations
Most of our principals of Government came from the English
Magna Carta- Limited Government
English Bill of Rights
Civil Liberties (personal freedoms)

8. John Locke
Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence got most of his ideas from the philosopher John Locke

9. Social Contract Theory
There is a contract between the people and their government. A government should be limited by the people and vice –versa
If a government doesn’t rule for the people – it should be overthrown

10. Democracy The people rule
We have a republic – where we the people elected representatives to rule for us – example senators , representatives, mayors, etc..

11. Popular Sovereignty The people have the Power
In the US the people have the power through the right to VOTE

12. Federalism
THE DIVISION OF POWERS BETWEEN THE STATES (OR REGIONAL GOV’T) AND THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
Our Constitution gives some powers to the states and some to the Federal or national government

13. Federalism
Honorable Sonny Perdue and Mr. President- George W. Bush

14. Federalism State Powers ( also called Reserved Powers) Education
Marriage Laws
National Powers ( Delegated to the National or Federal government only)
Declare War
Print Money

15. Three Branches of Government
Executive –
President – Enforces all laws
Legislative
Congress- Makes all Laws
Judicial-
Supreme Court – interprets all laws

16. Checks and Balances President CAN: Veto laws
Propose legislation in his State of the Union Address
Call special sessions
Recommend Appointments
CONGRESS Can:
-Override a veto
- Confirm Appointments (Senate)
- ratify Treaties (Senate)
- Impeach and remove the President

17. Checks and Balances Declare President acts unconstitutional
President Can:
appoint federal judges
Grant pardons and reprieves
Judicial Branch Can:
Declare President acts unconstitutional
( Judicial Review)

18. Checks and Balances Impeach judges Declare laws of Congress
Congress Can:
Impeach judges
Propose Constitutional Amendments by a 2/3 vote
Approve appointments of judges (senate)
Judicial Branch Can:
Declare laws of Congress
Unconstitutional
(Judicial Review)

19. The Executive Branch The President has the Duty to Enforce all
Laws whether
Or not he
Agrees
with them- This
Is called the
Rule of Law

20. Legislative Branch
Made up of the House of representatives and the Senate.
Responsible for Making All Laws

21. Judicial Branch Supreme Court – Highest Court in the Land Interprets
Constitution

22. Eminent Domain
The government has the right to take your land for a government project as long as they compensate you for your loss

23. Political Parties Republican Democrat
Both have political platforms – which are the beliefs of a party.
Democrat
Most of the life of our country we have had a two party system

24. Bill of Rights 1st ten amendment of the Constitution
Added to ensure your personal liberties and freedoms
Study the first 10 Amendments!!!!!!

25. 1st Amendment
Right to Freedom on Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly and Petition

26. 2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms

27. 3rd Amendment- Quartering of Troops
Government can’t force you to house and feed soldiers in peacetime.

28. 4th Amendment Search and Seizure
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii announced today that the state has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action federal civil rights lawsuit brought on behalf of hundreds of innocent individuals who were wrongly detained by the State Department of Public Safety (PSD) after being ordered released by the courts and, in some cases, subjected to unconstitutional strip and body cavity searches without legal justification.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

29. 5th,6th,7th Amendments
5th – right to remain silent- no double jeopardy – no self-incrimination
6th – right to speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
7th – right to trial by jury in civil cases

30. 8th Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
No Cruel and Unusual Punishment
No excessive bail or fines

31. 9th Amendment Unenumerated Rights Not Denied to the People
The Government can not list all your rights in the Bill of Rights. This amendment ensures you that you have more rights than what is listed in Constitution

32. 10th Amendment
Rights not given to the Federal Government are RESERVED for the STATES

33. Citizenship Birth of Blood or Soil
If you are born on US soil – you are a citizenship of the US
If you are born to at least one parent who is a US citizen – then you are a US citizen!

34. Naturalization Process
Must be 18 years of age
Lived in the US 5 years
Pass a test on history and government
Key is it is your CHOICE