Module 6 Lesson 3&4 study

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

democracy
majority rule

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

petition
dissatisfaction

Question 3

The first Amendment protects induvial rights such as ……

Answer 3

of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition.

Question 4

When is the only time the federal government can search someone’s house without a search warrant?

Answer 4

In emergency’s

Question 5

The ______, ______, ______, and _____ Amendments provide guidelines for protecting the rights of the accused.

Answer 5

Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eight

Question 6

Guarantees the government cannot punish anyone without _____ of law—meaning the law must be fairly applied.

Answer 6

due process

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

indict

Question 8

A court cannot try a person for a serious crime without an indictment. This amendment protects people from having to _____ at their own _____.

Answer 8

testify
trial

Question 9

Anyone found not guilty cannot face ______ —be tried again for the same crime.

Answer 9

double jeopardy

Question 10

No one can have property taken without due process of law, except in cases of _____.

Answer 10

eminent domain

Question 11

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

Answer 11

6th

Question 12

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

Answer 12

7th

Question 13

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”

Answer 13

8th

Question 14

___ and _____ Amendments give general protection for other rights not addressed by the first eight.

Answer 14

Ninth
Tenth

Question 15

The ____ amendment helps keep the balance of power between states and federal government

Answer 15

10th

Question 16

Anyone ___ in the United States or U.S. territory is a citizen, as is anyone whose ____ is a citizen.

Answer 16

born
parent

Question 17

________ people whose parents are not citizens can become naturalized citizens.

Answer 17

Foreign-born

Question 18

Legal immigrants may not ____ or _____; the U.S. government can deport immigrants who break the law.

Answer 18

vote
hold public office

Question 19

Legal immigrants may request naturalization after living in the United States for ____ years.

Answer 19

5

Question 20

_______ cannot become president or vice president and can _____ their citizenship.

Answer 20

Naturalized citizens
lose

Question 21

To become a citizen, one must ….

Answer 21

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

Question 22

For a representative democracy to work, Americans need to fulfill their civic duties. Duties include…..

Answer 22

obeying laws
paying taxes
defending the nation
serving on juries

Question 23

Civic responsibilities include…..

Answer 23

voting

Question 24

Taking part in the elections process by _____ may be a citizen’s most vital duty.

Answer 24

voting

Question 25

Citizens should be informed about issues and candidates before _____.

Answer 25

voting

Question 26

Americans may choose to campaign for ____ or ____.

Answer 26

candidates
issues

Question 27

Many people help campaigns by giving money to ______.

Answer 27

political action committees (PACs)

Question 28

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) …..?

Answer 28

interest groups

Question 29

Men over ___ may be required to serve in the military in the event of a ____.

Answer 29

18
draft