Mr. Deutsch’s M/J Civics Semester 1 Exam Study Guide
DEFINITIONS
The Citizen and U.S. Citizenship
citizenship
What are the three ways to become a U.S. citizen?
argument
What are the responsibilities of citizenship?
What are the rights of citizenship?
debate
What must a person do to be qualified for naturalization?
affirmative
What are political rights?
negative
consent of the governed
defense
Enlightenment
just powers
justice
What are personal rights?
What are personal duties?
What are social responsibilities?
Civic Participation
What action steps can you take to get a park cleaned up?
What action steps can you take if your favorite store is closing?
What is the importance of Tinker v. Des Moines?
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
natural rights
What are the three branches of government?
pursuit of happiness
What is each branch’s main job?
self-evident
Who are the key players in each branch?
What are the five freedoms of the 1st Amendment?
tranquility
unalienable rights
What are the four protections of the 5th Amendment?
welfare
What are the six rights in the 6th Amendment?
Age of Reason
rule of law
What are the main rights/freedoms of the 2nd Amendment?
self government
What are the main rights/freedoms of the 3rd Amendment?
separation of powers
What are the main rights/freedoms of the 7th Amendment?
social contract
execute
federalism
amend
civil
criminal
evidence
verdict
plaintiff
defendant
What are the main rights/freedoms of the 4th Amendment?
What are the main rights/freedoms of the 8th Amendments?
How can we amend the Constitution?
Structure of Government
Who is your representative in the House of Representatives?
Who are your senators in the Senate?
How many senators and representatives are in Florida?
Which states have the most and least representatives?
Which states have the most and least senators?
What are the main presidential powers?
What are the fifteen executive departments?
How is a bench trial different from a regular trial?
What court is created by the Constitution?
What is the “fair use” defense?