Government and Citizenship A Review for the GHSGT

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today, 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,

'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U. S. A 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A. From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee, Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea. From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A., Well there's pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say:

And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today

'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U. S. A 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A. Support Our Country!!!!!

Historic Foundations Most of our principals of Government came from the English Magna Carta- Limited Government English Bill of Rights Civil Liberties (personal freedoms)

John Locke Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence got most of his ideas from the philosopher John Locke

Social Contract Theory There is a contract between the people and their government. A government should be limited by the people and vice –versa If a government doesn’t rule for the people – it should be overthrown

Democracy The people rule We have a republic – where we the people elected representatives to rule for us – example senators , representatives, mayors, etc..

Popular Sovereignty The people have the Power In the US the people have the power through the right to VOTE

Federalism THE DIVISION OF POWERS BETWEEN THE STATES (OR REGIONAL GOV’T) AND THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT Our Constitution gives some powers to the states and some to the Federal or national government

Federalism Honorable Sonny Perdue and Mr. President- George W. Bush

Federalism State Powers ( also called Reserved Powers) Education Marriage Laws National Powers ( Delegated to the National or Federal government only) Declare War Print Money

Three Branches of Government Executive – President – Enforces all laws Legislative Congress- Makes all Laws Judicial- Supreme Court – interprets all laws

Checks and Balances President CAN: Veto laws Propose legislation in his State of the Union Address Call special sessions Recommend Appointments CONGRESS Can: -Override a veto - Confirm Appointments (Senate) - ratify Treaties (Senate) - Impeach and remove the President

Checks and Balances Declare President acts unconstitutional President Can: appoint federal judges Grant pardons and reprieves Judicial Branch Can: Declare President acts unconstitutional ( Judicial Review)

Checks and Balances Impeach judges Declare laws of Congress Congress Can: Impeach judges Propose Constitutional Amendments by a 2/3 vote Approve appointments of judges (senate) Judicial Branch Can: Declare laws of Congress Unconstitutional (Judicial Review)

The Executive Branch The President has the Duty to Enforce all Laws whether Or not he Agrees with them- This Is called the Rule of Law

Legislative Branch Made up of the House of representatives and the Senate. Responsible for Making All Laws

Judicial Branch Supreme Court – Highest Court in the Land Interprets Constitution

Eminent Domain The government has the right to take your land for a government project as long as they compensate you for your loss

Political Parties Republican Democrat Both have political platforms – which are the beliefs of a party. Democrat Most of the life of our country we have had a two party system

Bill of Rights 1st ten amendment of the Constitution Added to ensure your personal liberties and freedoms Study the first 10 Amendments!!!!!!

1st Amendment Right to Freedom on Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly and Petition

2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms

3rd Amendment- Quartering of Troops Government can’t force you to house and feed soldiers in peacetime.

4th Amendment Search and Seizure The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii announced today that the state has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action federal civil rights lawsuit brought on behalf of hundreds of innocent individuals who were wrongly detained by the State Department of Public Safety (PSD) after being ordered released by the courts and, in some cases, subjected to unconstitutional strip and body cavity searches without legal justification. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

5th,6th,7th Amendments 5th – right to remain silent- no double jeopardy – no self-incrimination 6th – right to speedy and public trial by an impartial jury 7th – right to trial by jury in civil cases

8th Amendment Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. No Cruel and Unusual Punishment No excessive bail or fines

9th Amendment Unenumerated Rights Not Denied to the People The Government can not list all your rights in the Bill of Rights. This amendment ensures you that you have more rights than what is listed in Constitution

10th Amendment Rights not given to the Federal Government are RESERVED for the STATES

Citizenship Birth of Blood or Soil If you are born on US soil – you are a citizenship of the US If you are born to at least one parent who is a US citizen – then you are a US citizen!

Naturalization Process Must be 18 years of age Lived in the US 5 years Pass a test on history and government Key is it is your CHOICE