Civics

How does gov. derive power from enlightened forms of power

Constitution, Law, and Representatives of the people

Five Responsibilities of the Government

General welfare, ensure domestic tranquility, common defense, secure liberty, and establish justice

Legal Authority

Common Law, Constitution, Case Law, Administrative Law, and Legislative Law

Limited Government examples

Separation of power, checks and balances, federalism, bill of rights, political parties, constitutional restraints

Legislative Branch Function

writes laws, declares war, confirm presidential appointments and regulates commerce.

Executive Branch Functions

Administer laws, conduct foreign relations, appoint federal officials, veto legislation, and commands arm forces

An example of an authoritative allocation of value and principle

Example of an authoritative allocation of value and principle

Anti-smoking laws

How does the government derive its power and moral authority from the people

Constitution

Speech

We can say anything we want as long as we do not libel or slander

Enterprise

We may engage in any business we want as long as we do not form monopolies and comply with government regulations

Movement and Assembly

Americans may live wherever they choose and gather in groups as they choose

Religion

We may worship or not worship God in any manner we choose

Suffrage

All individuals over the age of 18 may vote or not vote in any election scheduled for our place of residence

Due Process

the government must follow procedures when dealing with an individual accused of breaking laws or taking land

Justice Rights

Habeas Corpus, Trial by Jury, Right to Privacy

Conscience Rights

Speech, worship, criticism, government, and conscience

Equal Protection Rights

We may have equal access to government services such as, education, voting, and protection

Property Rights

ownership, sale of goods and services and protection from unlawful seizure.

Civic responsibilities

obey laws, pay taxes, and perform military services

Virtuous Duties

voting, open-mindedness, respectfulness, self-understanding, and long-term thinking

Rule by Law

every member of society is subject to the laws

Popular Sovereignty

the ultimate authority to govern comes from the people who are able to alter their government

Checks and Balances

A system of controls between branches of government

Federalism

Division of political responsibilities between the federal and state government

Separation of Powers

unique duties assigned to branches of government, power is distributed among the branches of government

Constitutional Government

a form of government in which legal structure is defined by a written code

Artifacts that express American foundational beliefs

American Flag, Declaration of Independence, Preamble to Constitution, National Anthem, Symbolism of the US flag

Judicial Branch

Interprets laws and reviews lower court decisions