U.S. Citizenship and Civic Life Flashcard

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What does the principle of 'Liberty' mean?

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Liberty refers to the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

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What are the responsibilities of U.S. citizens?

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U.S. citizens have responsibilities such as voting, serving as a juror, paying taxes, serving in the military, and running for office.

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What is representative democracy?

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Representative democracy is a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and govern on their behalf.

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What is meant by 'political life'?

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Political life involves the interaction with government and efforts to influence policies and decisions that affect society.

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What factors influence elections?

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Elections are influenced by policy positions, debates, campaign financing, advertising, and the impact of news and social media.

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What is the significance of civic engagement?

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Civic engagement is important as it encourages participation in the democratic process and helps shape public policy.

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Define 'civic duty'.

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Civic duty refers to the responsibilities of citizens to be active, peaceful participants in their community and government.

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What role does the Constitution play in U.S. citizenship?

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The Constitution outlines the framework of government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens, serving as the supreme law of the land.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual liberties and rights.

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Explain the concept of 'checks and balances'.

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Checks and balances is a system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful by providing each branch with the means to limit the powers of the others.