Module 6 Lesson 3&4 study Flashcards
Protection of individual liberties is important in a _____ because of _____ –the idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone.
democracy
majority rule
Americans have the right to _____ or make a request of the government; this right allows Americans to show _____ with laws or to suggest new laws.
petition
dissatisfaction
The first Amendment protects induvial rights such as ……
of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition.
When is the only time the federal government can search someone’s house without a search warrant?
In emergency’s
The ______, ______, ______, and _____ Amendments provide guidelines for protecting the rights of the accused.
Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eight
Guarantees the government cannot punish anyone without _____ of law—meaning the law must be fairly applied.
due process
A grand jury decides if there is enough evidence to _____ a person; a court cannot try a person for a serious crime without an indictment.
indict
A court cannot try a person for a serious crime without an indictment. This amendment protects people from having to _____ at their own _____.
testify
trial
Anyone found not guilty cannot face ______ —be tried again for the same crime.
double jeopardy
No one can have property taken without due process of law, except in cases of _____.
eminent domain
The rights for the _____ Amendment, right to a speedy, public trial by jury, right to know charges and hear witnesses, right to impel witnesses to appear, right to an attorney
6th
The rights for the _____ Amendment, right of trial by jury in civil cases—cases where harm has occurred but not necessarily the breaking of the law
7th
The rights for the _____ Amendment, allows for bail, a set amount of money that defendants promise to pay the court if they fail to appear at the proper time, bans “cruel and unusual punishments”
8th
___ and _____ Amendments give general protection for other rights not addressed by the first eight.
Ninth
Tenth
The ____ amendment helps keep the balance of power between states and federal government
10th
Anyone ___ in the United States or U.S. territory is a citizen, as is anyone whose ____ is a citizen.
born
parent
________ people whose parents are not citizens can become naturalized citizens.
Foreign-born
Legal immigrants may not ____ or _____; the U.S. government can deport immigrants who break the law.
vote
hold public office
Legal immigrants may request naturalization after living in the United States for ____ years.
5
_______ cannot become president or vice president and can _____ their citizenship.
Naturalized citizens
lose
To become a citizen, one must ….
be over 18 and support themselves financially or have someone assume financial
responsibility for them
follow the laws and support the U.S. Constitution
demonstrate understanding of written and spoken English
show basic knowledge of U.S. history and government
go before a naturalization court and take an oath of allegiance to the United States
For a representative democracy to work, Americans need to fulfill their civic duties. Duties include…..
obeying laws
paying taxes
defending the nation
serving on juries
Civic responsibilities include…..
voting
Taking part in the elections process by _____ may be a citizen’s most vital duty.
voting
Citizens should be informed about issues and candidates before _____.
voting
Americans may choose to campaign for ____ or ____.
candidates
issues
Many people help campaigns by giving money to ______.
political action committees (PACs)
Groups of people who share a common interest that motivates them to take political action. Write letters to government leaders. Attend city council meetings. Are all examples of a(n) …..?
interest groups
Men over ___ may be required to serve in the military in the event of a ____.
18
draft
