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• 1 Civics and Economics

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• What are the fundamental political principles?

  Consent of the governed - People are the source of any and all governmental power
  Limited government - Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do
  Rule of Law - The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those that are governed
  Democracy - In a democratic system of government, the people rule
  Representative government - People elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf

• How can the Constitutions be amended?

  The United States Constitution: proposal - action by congress or convention AND ratification - by the states
  The Virginia Constitution: proposal - action by General Assembly or convention AND ratification - by voters of Virginia

• How does an individual become a citizen?

  1. They were born in America OR
  2. They go through the naturalization process in which a person must demonstrate his or her knowledge of American history and principles and the ability to read, speak, and write words in ordinary usage in the English language.

• What are the freedoms given in the First Amendment of the US Constitution?

  • Religion
  • Speech
  • Press
  • Assembly
  • Petition

• What fundamental right is granted in the Fourteenth amendment of the US Constitution?

  Due Process - Extends the due process protection to actions of the states

• The US Constitution was founded on concepts articulated in which earlier documents?

  • Charters of the Virginia Company of London
  • VA Declaration of Rights
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Articles of Confederation
  • Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
  • Constitution of the US and Bill of Rights

• What are the duties for all citizens?

  • Defend - Serve in armed forces; if called upon
  • Obey - obey laws
  • Tax- Pay taxes
  • Serve - Serve on a jury or as a witness in court when summoned

• What are the responsibilities of all citizens?

  Register and vote, hold elective office, participate in political campaigns, keep informed regarding current issues, serve in voluntary, respect others' right to an equal voice in government, communicate with government officials to influence government actions

• In what ways can citizens participate in community service?

  Volunteer to support democratic institutions, express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole, help make community a good place to work and live

• What are the functions of political parties?

  Recruiting and nominating candidates, educating the electorate about campaign issues, help candidates win elections, monitor actions of officeholders