1. Fundamental Principles of Democracy
Protection of fundamental ________
Certain freedoms/rights are _____________ to citizens
Consent of the governed
Citizens must ________ with the actions of the government or they have the right to ________ it
freedoms
guaranteed
agree
change

2. Fundamental Principles of Democracy
Limited government
Government should not be all ____________
Rule of law
Neither the government or those who _______ are _________ the law
Majority ______ with protection of _______ rights
Most of the people will be right most of the time but conflicting views and __________ should be respected and _______
powerful
govern
above
rules
minority
opinions
protected

3. Fundamental Principles of Democracy
Popular sovereignty
The people will _____ themselves
Representative Democracy
A form of government that the people _____ public officeholders to make laws and __________ the government on their ________
rule
elect
conduct
behalf

4. Documents influencing the Constitution
Charters of the Virginia Company
Authorized the VA Company to start a colony (______________)
Allowed for a _______________ government
Gave colonists the same _________ as Englishmen
Jamestown
representative
rights

5. Documents influencing the Constitution
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Model for the U.S. Bill of Rights
Provided for Freedom of ______, right to a fair _____, and freedom of the _____ for Virginians
Currently the ________ to Virginia Constitution
religion
trial
press
introduction

6. Documents influencing the Constitution
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Separated ______ and ______ (state could not establish an official religion)
Established religious _________
Written by Thomas __________
Basis for the _________Amendment
church
state
freedom
Jefferson
first

7. Documents influencing the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson, 1776
Explained to the world why the colonies should break away from __________
_________ without representation
___________ to pass ____ needed by colonies
Forced to _________ soldiers in their homes
England
taxation
refusing
laws
quarter

8. Documents 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 revolt
All _______ are created _________
Life, Liberty
happiness
consent
men
equal

9. Documents influencing the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
First ______________ of U.S.
Created a ______ national government
National government could not _______
Most of the power held by the _________
constitution
weak
tax
states

10. Citizenship
Individual with certain ______ and _______ under a government and who, by ______ or by _______ owes allegiance to that government
rights
duties
birth
choice

11. Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
By ________
either within the __________ of the United States or to U.S. ______________
birth
territory
citizen (parents)

12. Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
Citizenship defined by ______ Amendment of U.S. Constitution
The 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

13. 14th Amendment Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868
Section 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.

14. Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
Naturalization
Person must demonstrate knowledge of American ______ and __________
Ability to speak and write _________
Residency requirement
___ years in U.S.
3 years if _________ to an U.S. citizen
Take an oath of ______________ to the United States
history
principles
English 5
married
allegiance

15. Civics Test for Naturalization Process

16. Serve in the Armed Forces Serve as a witness in court Serve on a jury
Duties
Serve in
the
Armed
Forces
Serve as
a witness
in court
Serve on
a jury
Pay Taxes
Obey Laws
Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences

17. voluntary elective communicating vote campaigns informed equal
Responsibilities
Civic
Serve in _________, appointed positions
voluntary
Influence government by ________________ with government officials
Hold _______ office
elective
communicating
Participate in political __________
Register and ____
vote
campaigns
Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary
Keep ___________ regarding current issues
Respect others’ rights to an ________ voice in government
informed
equal

18. Personal Traits of Good Citizens
Trustworthiness and _________
Courtesy and respect for the _____ of others
Responsibility, ____________, and self-reliance
Respect for the _____
____________
Informed __________
Participant in the ______ and/or _________________
honesty
rights
accountability
law
Patriotism
voter
school
local community

19. Community Service Volunteer Volunteer tutoring public
___________ for organizations(for example, League of Women Voters)
_____________ for public service organizations
________________
Expressing concern about ____________ issues
Volunteer
tutoring
public

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