Chapter 5 Part 1

The Role of Citizenship in Government

Who is entitled to the rights and protection of

a particular country?

citizen

What do we call people from

other counties?

aliens

How can people from other countries become American

citizens?

naturalization

  Citizens are granted rights through what document?

U. S. Constitution

This part of the U.S. Constitution and Article

III of the state constitution describe the civil rights guaranteed to

West Virginia citizens.

Bill of Rights (First Ten Amendments)

Citizens have the right to worship without what

interference?

Government(First Amendment)

 

Old stone Church - Lewisburg

What is a spoken statement made with the purpose of harming a

person’s character or reputation?

slander

First Amendment

What is a printed or published statement deliberately made to injure a person’s character or

reputation? 

libel

What right gives the states the power to maintain and equip a

militia?

Bear Arms

 

Second Amendment

Under this law passed in 1995, any student who

brings a firearm to school can be expelled.

Safe Schools Act

What must the law enforcement officer obtain before he can search a property?

Search warrant (Third Amendment)

What is it called when the government takes private property

for public use?

Power of eminent domain

(Fifth Amendment)

Under what circumstances can private property be taken by the government for public

use?

The property must be used for the public good, and the government

must pay a fair price.

According to law, a person is considered innocent until what?

Proven guilty

What court order is brought to determine if a person is being held lawfully?

Writ of habeas corpus

a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence in a legal

case and to make a decision based on the evidence presented

jury

Sixth Amendment

What group of people is appointed by the court to

determine if enough evidence exist to issue an indictment?

Grand jury

The right to trial by jury is granted by what amendment?

Sixth Amendment

What refers to the rules established by courts to protect a

persons rights?

Due process

Fifth Amendment

good reason

probable cause

What is an amount of money deposited to guarantee that he or

she will appear in court?

bail 

Eighth Amendment

  Individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves, these laws

protect an accused from what?

Self-incrimination

Fifth Amendment

What protects the accused from being tried again for the sane crime after being acquitted?

Double jeopardy  

FifthAmendment

What occurs when a jury cannot reach a decision?

Hung jury

(another trial)

What Amendment provides for equal protection under the law?

14th Amendment

What does West Virginia law require in order to vote?

register

What three qualifications must a person meet in

order to register to vote in West Virginia?

• U.S. citizen

• Resident of West Virginia and county and municipality where voting

• 18 years of age

What are subdivisions of a county or city that are set up for

election purposes?

Voting precincts  

Where do voters go to cast their ballots?

Polling places

If voters are unable to vote under certain circumstances, how may

they still vote?

Absentee ballot

What type of election is a nomination election handled by

each political party?

Primary

What type of election is held to determine who will hold a

particular office?

General

What type of elections are sometimes held to replace elected

officials who have died or resigned?

Special

What would happen without laws?

Chaos, anarchy,

mob rule

What was one of the earliest taxes used for?

Free schools

What is a group of individuals who are interested in one

particular issue?

Special interest group

What are private organizations whose members try to influence legislators to favor their group?

Political Action

Committee (PAC)

Who are employed to present the view of an organization and write

legislation and try to influence legislators to vote for their cause?

Lobbyist  

How can citizens get involved in public affairs? • Helping candidates run for office• Serving in the military• Running for public office• Attending public meetings• Participating in peaceful

demonstrations

When are persons considered to be adults?

Age 18

Until the time persons are adults, they are considered what?

minors 

Area of authority

jurisdiction

Children in need of supervision and neglected

delinquents

What is one of the most common drugs used by teenagers?

alcohol

How old must you be to have or buy alcohol?

Age 21

Name three actions by minors that are considered violations of the state’s drinking laws.

• Falsely representing one’s age

• Public intoxication

• Drinking in a vehicle

• Offering a drink to another person in a public place

  How old must you be to buy tobacco products in West

Virginia?

Age 18

Compulsory attendance laws in West Virginia require students to

attend school until what age?

Age 16

What financial responsibility

does a citizen of West Virginia have toward the

government?

To pay his or her fair share of taxes

taxes we pay in West Virginia

Federal Income

State Income Social Security Medicare Sales

GasolineLuxurySoda PopTobacco

examples of how the punishment must fit the crime

Prohibits excessive finesDoes not allow cruel and

unusual punishment Does not permit the death

penalty

5’ x 7’ cell

“Old Sparky”

Name at least five rights guaranteed to citizens by the U.S. Constitution and Article III of the

West Virginia constitution.• Freedom of religion, speech, press, and

assembly• Right to petition government • Right to bear arms • Freedom from unlawful or unreasonable

searches and seizures • Right to fair and speedy trial• Equal protection under the law

Individual rights of accused

Right to an attorneyRight to confront their accuser Right to a speedy and public

trial by an impartial juryRight to be informed of the

charges against them

requirements an alien must meet to become an American citizen

• Denounce allegiance to his or her home country

• Pledge allegiance to the United States

• Learn to speak English

• Reside in country for five years

• Pass exam

Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Second Amendment

Unreasonable Search and Seizure

Fourth Amendment

Civil Trial by Jury

Seventh Amendment

Due Process, Double Jeopardy,Self-Incrimination, Eminet

Domain

Fifth Amendment

Powers of States and People

Tenth Amendment

Freedom of Religion, Speech,Press, assembly

First Amendment

No Excessive Bail, No Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Eighth Amendment

No Quartering of Troops

Third Amendment

Trial by Jury, Rights of the Accused, Confrontation Clause,

Speedy Trial, Public Trial, Right to Counsel

Sixth Amendment

Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the

Constitution

Ninth Amendment