US Gov Unit 2

First Amendment

First Amendment

Guarantees freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Second Amendment

Protects the right to keep and bear arms.

Third Amendment

Restrictions on the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner’s consent, forbidding the practice in peacetime.

Fourth Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Fifth Amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process.

Sixth Amendment

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.

Seventh Amendment

Protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts.

Eighth Amendment

Protects against cruel and unusual punishment.

Ninth Amendment

Addresses rights, retained by the people, that are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.

Tenth Amendment

Any powers that are not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the states.

Legal Duties

The responsibilities of citizens to obey laws, serve on juries, and pay taxes.

Jury Duty

A civic duty that is essential for upholding justice in the legal system.

Consequences of Denying Jury Duty

Fines or contempt of court charges.

Economic Rights

Rights related to property, employment, and intellectual property, such as copyright and patents.

Labor Unions

Their role in protecting workers’ rights, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining

Intellectual Property

The importance of protecting creativity and innovation through copyright and patent laws.

Civic Duties

Voting, volunteering, public service, and staying informed about civic issues.

Military and Alternative Service

Options for civic engagement, including military and other public service roles that contribute to the common good.

Challenges and Barriers

Factors that prevent people from engaging civically and ways to overcome these barriers

Interdependence

How individual rights and societal obligations support each other

Consequences of Rights Violations

Legal and social consequences of infringing on

others’ rights.

Steps to Becoming a Citizen

Overview of eligibility requirements, application,

interview, and Oath of Allegiance.

Importance of Naturalization

The significance of becoming a U.S. citizen, including gaining rights like voting.

Citizenship Test and Responsibilities

Knowledge requirements about U.S.government and history, as well as the responsibilities of citizenship