Government Principles and Citizenship review

Of the following, who would not be a citizen of the USA?

• Someone born in Africa to parents who are US citizens.

• Someone born in the USA.

• Someone who legally lives in the USA for 2 months.

• A three year old child whose parents become US citizens.

Which of the following is not a way to become a citizen of the USA?

• To be born to a parent who is a citizen.

• To be born in the USA.

• To take a citizenship test.

• To be invited to become a citizen.

What right or ability is denied to naturalized citizens?

• Voting

• Serving on a jury

• Running for President

• Getting a driver's license

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Popular Sovereignty

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(b) Republicanism

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(c) Separation of Powers

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(d) Checks and Balances

• The executive, legislative, and judicial branches have distinct powers and responsibilities

• Republics emphasize the rule of law

• Each branch has its own distinct powers and responsibilities

• The people have the ultimate authority in a democracy

• The system ensures a balance of power among the branches of government

• Power comes from the people

• Government is based on the consent of the governed

• Each branch has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches

• The goal is to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• Each branch of government has the power to check the other branches

• Government is a system of elected representatives

• Government powers are divided among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial

• Leaders are elected by the people and serve at their will

• The system prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

• Citizens have the right to vote and participate in decision-making

• The system helps maintain a balance of power and prevent tyranny

​ (a)   are protected in the Constitution by the ​ (b)   which were proposed by the ​ (c)  

• Individual Rights
• Bill of Rights
• Anti-Federalists.
• Federalists
• 27 Amendments
• Republicanism

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Limited Government

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(b) Marbury V Madison

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(c) McCullough V Maryland

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(d) Federalism

• States have reserved powers not granted to the federal government

• Involved a dispute over the constitutionality of a national bank

• Government interference in personal liberties is minimized

• Interstate commerce regulation falls under federal jurisdiction

• Supremacy Clause establishes federal laws as supreme

• Checks and balances prevent government overreach

• Involved a dispute over a judicial appointment

• Established the principle of judicial review

• Established the principle of implied powers for the federal government

• Power is limited and not guaranteed

• Government powers are clearly defined and restricted

• Cooperative federalism encourages state and federal collaboration

• Individual rights are protected by the Constitution

• Division of powers between national and state governments

Match the power to the correct government level:

Groups:

(a) Reserved State Powers

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(b) Delegated, Enumerated or Expressed

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(c) Concurrent

• Provide for the Common Defense

• Create Courts

• Build Bridges

• Establish Local Governments

• Do things "Necessary and Proper"

• Ratify Amendments

• Establish Post Offices

• Establish a National Military

• Levy Taxes

• Regulate Immigration

• Regulate Intrastate Commerce

• Conduct Elections

• Declare War

• Borrow Money

• Build Roads

• Establish a National Currency

• Coin Money

• Education

• Issue Licenses

• Regulate Foreign Commerce