Flashcards in test 1 Deck (33)
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Purposes of Governments
Provides laws, keeps order, provides services, and guarantees personal liberty
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Levels of Government
National, State, Local (county, city)
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Absolute Monarchy
ruled by a king or queen whose power isn't limited by any laws or rules or other bodies of government
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anarchy
belief that society should not have any central government
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aristocracy
small, rich, and privileged class, often nobility have a strong voice in government (rule of the best)
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direct democracy
citizens hold the political power and citizens vote on issues
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representative democracy
citizens vote for officials who then vote on issues
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dictatorship
leader takes power by force and has no limit to his power
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Oligarchy
ruled by a small group of people, usually family members
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Limited/Constitutional Monarchy
the power of the king or queen is limited by certain laws and shared with other branches of government
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theocracy
based on religion; political authority rests with scripture or god
can be democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, etc.
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totalitarianism
nearly every aspect of society is controlled by the government
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republic
the law restricts the government/ ruled by law
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citizen
anyone born or naturalized in the US (14th amendment)
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How to become a citizen
be born a citizen or go through naturalization
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naturalization
the legal process by which aliens become citizens
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automatically a citizen if you...
born anywhere in the US (district of Columbia or military bases overseas) or if your parents are citizens no matter where you were born
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to become a naturalized citizen you must....
18 or older, lawful permanent resident of US(have green card), file Form N-400 Application for Naturalization, 2 passport style photos, fingerprinted for back round check, 25 dollar fingerprint fee, interviewed by USCIS, speak read and write in english, basic knowledge of history and gov. in US, oath of pledge of allegiance, and filing fee of $225
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E plurbis unum
out of many one; out of many people, races, and religions, and ancestories has emerged a single people and nation
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melting pot theory
assimilate into a common culture
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tossed salad theory
different cultures live along side eachother
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duties
things we must do
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responsibilities
things we should do
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we must obey
the laws
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we must pay
taxes (governments revenue to provide service to citizens) ex. property or income
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we must defend
the nation (all men 18-25 must register for the selective service)
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we must serve
in court (witness or juror)
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we must go
to school (until 16)
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we should be
informed (citizens make better decisions when participating in the political process)
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