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What are the two ways a person can become a Natural Born Citizen?
What are the two ways a person can become a Natural Born Citizen?
- Law of Water
- Law of Air
- Law of Blood (correct)
- Law of Soil (correct)
To become a naturalized citizen, a person must be at least 18 years old.
To become a naturalized citizen, a person must be at least 18 years old.
True (A)
What is the legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?
What is the legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?
Naturalization
What are some of the duties of a U.S. citizen? (Select all that apply)
What are some of the duties of a U.S. citizen? (Select all that apply)
What is the term used to describe the well-being of all members of society?
What is the term used to describe the well-being of all members of society?
Which of the following were influences on America's Constitutional Republic?
Which of the following were influences on America's Constitutional Republic?
What are some Judeo-Christian ethical ideas that influenced American and our constitutional republic? (Select all that apply)
What are some Judeo-Christian ethical ideas that influenced American and our constitutional republic? (Select all that apply)
The Magna Carta was a document that limited the power of the king and established the principle of due process of law.
The Magna Carta was a document that limited the power of the king and established the principle of due process of law.
What was the written plan for a democratic government in North America that was created by the Pilgrims in 1620?
What was the written plan for a democratic government in North America that was created by the Pilgrims in 1620?
The English Bill of Rights included the idea of "no taxation without representation."
The English Bill of Rights included the idea of "no taxation without representation."
Who were some of the Enlightenment thinkers who influenced the American Revolution?
Who were some of the Enlightenment thinkers who influenced the American Revolution?
What was the name of the pamphlet that Thomas Paine published in January of 1776?
What was the name of the pamphlet that Thomas Paine published in January of 1776?
The Declaration of Independence was issued by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence was issued by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
What are the three main parts of the Declaration of Independence?
What are the three main parts of the Declaration of Independence?
What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (Select all that apply)
What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (Select all that apply)
What were the two main plans for the new Constitution?
What were the two main plans for the new Constitution?
What were some of the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention ? (Select all that apply)
What were some of the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention ? (Select all that apply)
What were the main differences between the Federalists and the Antifederalists?
What were the main differences between the Federalists and the Antifederalists?
The Preamble of the Constitution outlines the purpose and goals of the document and the government.
The Preamble of the Constitution outlines the purpose and goals of the document and the government.
Which of the following are NOT included in the Articles of the U.S. Constitution?
Which of the following are NOT included in the Articles of the U.S. Constitution?
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
Which of the following are ways to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Which of the following are ways to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or state conventions.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or state conventions.
What are the two main ways to amend the Florida Constitution?
What are the two main ways to amend the Florida Constitution?
Both the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution begin with the phrase "We the People."
Both the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution begin with the phrase "We the People."
What are the key differences between the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution?
What are the key differences between the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution?
The 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition.
The 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition.
The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
The 4th Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizure.
The 4th Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizure.
The 6th Amendment guarantees a fair and speedy trial to anyone accused of a crime.
The 6th Amendment guarantees a fair and speedy trial to anyone accused of a crime.
The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
The 14th Amendment established a citizenship definition and guaranteed equal protection under the law.
The 14th Amendment established a citizenship definition and guaranteed equal protection under the law.
The 15th Amendment granted voting rights to all men regardless of race.
The 15th Amendment granted voting rights to all men regardless of race.
The 19th Amendment granted voting rights to women.
The 19th Amendment granted voting rights to women.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices that had been responsible for the disenfranchisement of African Americans.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices that had been responsible for the disenfranchisement of African Americans.
The U.S. Constitution created a federal system of government, in which power is shared between the federal government and the state governments.
The U.S. Constitution created a federal system of government, in which power is shared between the federal government and the state governments.
What are the three main branches of the U.S. government?
What are the three main branches of the U.S. government?
What are the two houses of Congress?
What are the two houses of Congress?
The primary purpose of the legislature is to enact new laws, amend, or repeal existing laws.
The primary purpose of the legislature is to enact new laws, amend, or repeal existing laws.
A bill must be passed by a majority vote in both houses of Congress before it is sent to the president for consideration.
A bill must be passed by a majority vote in both houses of Congress before it is sent to the president for consideration.
Congress has the power to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.
Congress has the power to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.
The Florida Legislature meets in session every year for 60 consecutive days.
The Florida Legislature meets in session every year for 60 consecutive days.
The President of the United States must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of the United States for 14 years.
The President of the United States must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of the United States for 14 years.
The Governor of Florida must be at least 30 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of Florida for 7 years.
The Governor of Florida must be at least 30 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of Florida for 7 years.
To be elected to the U.S. Senate, a candidate must be at least 30 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 9 years.
To be elected to the U.S. Senate, a candidate must be at least 30 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of the U.S. for 9 years.
The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices.
The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices.
The Judicial Branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law.
The Judicial Branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law.
What are the three main types of systems of government?
What are the three main types of systems of government?
A direct democracy is a system of government where citizens directly vote on all issues.
A direct democracy is a system of government where citizens directly vote on all issues.
What are the three main types of economic systems?
What are the three main types of economic systems?
In a totalitarian system of government, there is complete government control over all aspects of society.
In a totalitarian system of government, there is complete government control over all aspects of society.
Anarchy is a system of complete governmental control.
Anarchy is a system of complete governmental control.
To vote in Florida, a citizen must be a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Florida, and 18 years of age or older.
To vote in Florida, a citizen must be a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Florida, and 18 years of age or older.
A primary election determines the candidates who will run in the general election.
A primary election determines the candidates who will run in the general election.
General elections are held on the first Tuesday of November in even-numbered years.
General elections are held on the first Tuesday of November in even-numbered years.
Political parties play a role in recruiting and nominating candidates, influencing the actions of officeholders, supporting public policy positions, and providing resources to candidates.
Political parties play a role in recruiting and nominating candidates, influencing the actions of officeholders, supporting public policy positions, and providing resources to candidates.
The Democratic Party generally supports increasing access to healthcare and government welfare programs, while the Republican Party typically advocates for reducing taxes and business regulations.
The Democratic Party generally supports increasing access to healthcare and government welfare programs, while the Republican Party typically advocates for reducing taxes and business regulations.
Flashcards
Natural Born Citizen
Natural Born Citizen
A person who is a citizen by birth, either by law of blood or law of soil.
Naturalization Requirements
Naturalization Requirements
Conditions to become a naturalized citizen: 18+, 5 years residency, good moral character, English proficiency, knowledge of US history, loyalty.
Duties of Citizens
Duties of Citizens
Obligations such as obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on juries that citizens must fulfill.
Political Influence of Ancient Greece
Political Influence of Ancient Greece
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Magna Carta (1215)
Magna Carta (1215)
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Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
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Amending the Constitution
Amending the Constitution
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Three Branches of Government
Three Branches of Government
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Legislative Process
Legislative Process
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Federalism
Federalism
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Civil vs. Criminal Cases
Civil vs. Criminal Cases
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Judicial Review
Judicial Review
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John Locke
John Locke
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Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
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Voting Qualifications in Florida
Voting Qualifications in Florida
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Types of Elections
Types of Elections
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Republican Party
Republican Party
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Democratic Party
Democratic Party
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Social Contract
Social Contract
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Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law
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Amendments Overview
Amendments Overview
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Fifth Amendment Rights
Fifth Amendment Rights
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Federal and State Courts
Federal and State Courts
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Electoral College
Electoral College
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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