What is one requirement in order to become a citizen of the United States?

Be able to pass a citizenship test

Be prepare to join the military

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.

concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

What did the Colonists do after the Stamp Act?

Stopped paying all of their taxes

What are unalienable rights?

Rights that government cannot take away

Rights that government takes away

Government is needed to promote equality

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of a government is to-

protect the rights of the individual

ensure the stability of the economy

provide strong military leadership

protect a nation from foreign invasions

According to the Declaration of Independence, from where does government get the power to achieve its purpose?

from the consent of the governed

from the permission of the king

from the authority of parliament

Which of the following was the main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?

state the colonists' reasons for separating from Great Britain

convince Great Britain to stop mercantilism in North America

force Spain to support a Revolutionary War against England

proclaim war on Great Britain due to lack of economic rights

According to the Declaration of Independence, when government becomes oppressive of the people's rights, the people have the right to...

alter or abolish it and institute a new government

ignore laws that people don't like or agree with

meet in secret congresses to discuss solutions

call for elections to choose new rulers

What event completes the timeline?1. First Continental Congress2. Petition to King is sent3. ________________________ 4. Second Continental Congress

the Battles of Lexington and Concord

the Boston Massacre defendants are tried

the Proclamation of 1763 bands westward settlement

Tyranny is best described by which of the following?

A government that abuses its power.

A government where all the power is in the hands of one person.

A government headed by a king or a queen.

A government where some citizens are not allowed to vote.

Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

She personally votes on every issue and law.

She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote.

As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress.

She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.

Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.

He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote.

As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress.

He personally votes on every issue and law.

What was the 1st government in America called?

The Declaration of Independence

What is the best definition of Civics?

the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.

the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.

the study of the rights and duties of media.

the study of the rights and duties of warfare.

How much do you know about Civics?

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The Supreme Court is the highest court that is found under this Branch of the US Government

You are automatically a citizen if you are born in the USA.

What age can you start to vote?

How many Amendments does the U.S have today?

2nd amendment entitles you the freedom of...

What makes up the Bill of Rights?

the study of the rights and duties of citizens

The president's main job is to

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

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