A | B |
An individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government. | citizen |
Which amendment to the US Constitution defines citizenship? | 14th |
Give the two means of obtaining citizenship in the United States. | birth and naturalization |
Few rights, if any, are considered _____. | absolute |
What 1st Amendment freedom guarantees that individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs? | speech |
What 1st Amendment freedom guarantees that individuals may peacefully gather? | assembly |
What amendment to the US Constitution extends the due process protection to actions of the states? | 14th |
A basic responsibility of citizenship is to contribute to this. | common good |
What 2 things , particularly in the twentieth century, have led to an increasingly diverse society. | immigration and naturalization |
The Constitution of the United States of America establishes and protects the citizens’ fundamental _____ and _____. | rights and liberties |
What 1st Amendment freedom guarantees that government may not establish an official religion, nor endorse, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion? | religion |
What 1st Amendment freedom guarantees that the press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government? | press |
What 1st Amendment freedom guarantees that individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials? | petition |
For government to be effective, who must fulfill their civic duties? | citizens |
Citizens who choose not to fulfill their civic duties will face what? | legal consequences |
What type of society requires an active participation of its citizens? | democratic |
Obeying law, paying taxes, serving in the military and serving on a jury are all examples of these. | duties |
These are voluntary, like voting and participating in a campaign. | responsibilities |
Which trait of a good citizen is a love of one's country? | patriotism |
Name 1 democratic institution a citizen could volunteer for. | Legaue of Women's Voters |