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Congressional Heari.
Civics Mock Congressional Hearing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the US gain from other countries? | The US gains ideas for government, knowledge about science, new goods, education, and ideas for democracy. |
| How do all countries benefit from the exchange of ideas? | Everybody benefits from the exchange of ideas by gaining medicines that can cure people nationwide, gaining new ideas for government, and advancing technology that allows everybodys' life to become easier. |
| What is a nation-state? | A typical unit of political organization in the world. |
| How do countries interact with each other? | They exchange knowledge of culture, science, and business, give humanitarian aid, trade goods, create formal relationships, make treaties, and use military force. |
| What power does the US Constitution give to Congress in dealing with international items? | Congress is allowed to approve treaties and declare war. |
| What power does the US Constitution give to The Judicial Branch in dealing with international items? | This branch can hear all cases on ambassadors, and cases on foreign states. |
| What power does the US Constitution give to The Executive Branch in dealing with international items? | The president is the commander-in-chief of military forces. Plus, he can name ambassadors and make treaties. |
| What ideas does the US Constitution and Bill of Rights give to other nations? | Some are "power comes from the people, all the people delegate powers." |
| What is a citizen? | A person who is legally part of a self-governing community. |
| How is a citizen, a citizen? | If you are born in the US, you're a citizen. If you're born in another country, but your parents are citizens, you are a citizen. You can also become naturalized. Minors whose parents are naturalized, are citizens too. |
| How can noncitizens become citizens? | 1. Live in America for 5 years 2.Must be of good moral character and speak english 3.Pass a test 4.Take an oath |
| What are the responsibilities of citizens? | Civic (obligations that each person has to society) and Personal Responsibilities. Some civic responsibilites include obeying laws and voting. |
| What are some consequences to consider when challenging a law? | Accepting consequences, paying fines, going to jail, and having the law changed. |
| How are social and political actions different? | Political actions (organized attempts to influence the political process) are more nation-based than than social actions (individual and group attempts to solve community problems). |
| Why are both social and political actions necessary? | They both allow citizens' voices to be heard. |
| How are political actions related to the purpose of our government? | Political actions influence the actions of our government. |
| How is participating in government in our self-interest? | The time we spend participating depends on how well we think our government officials are doing. |
| What other activities besides voting are available to citizens? | Signing petitions, writing letters to elected representatives, campaigning for a candidate, running for public office, serving as a juror, taking part in protests, and participating in political discussions. |
| How should a citizen decide which of these various activities to participate in? | Certain activites are more useful in allowing citizens' voices to be heard and allowing citizens to stay informed. |
| How have the US Constitution and Bill of Rights influenced other countries? | These documents have inspired other countries by inspiring them to adopt similar ideas about our government. |
| How have other countries influenced the United States? | Advancing its knowledge in science and technology and influencing our way of government. |
| Is civic virtue the definition of a good citizen? | Yes, because good citizens sacrifice their self-interests for the common welfare of their community and country, by fulfilling their responsibilities and putting their rights to good use. |
| What is the most important responsibility of a citizen today? | Voting and deciding how to vote because, it allows citizens' voices to be heard, which is absolutely necessary for a democracy to work. Since in a democracy, as stated in the constitution, "The people delegate powers." |
| How can students your age participate in government affairs? | We can be informed about public issues, write letters to elected representatives, take part in protests, join voluntary organizations, and discuss civic problems with friends. |
| Should citizens be rewarded for civic participation? | Yes, because civic participation is needed for a democracy to succeed, and people who participate this way are improving our country by working for the common good. |
| Is government at fault for the lack of civic participation? | No, because, it is at a citizens's self-interest whether ther want to participate or not. |
| What is a sovereign nation? | It is a nation that has higher power at the international level, and has a right to be free from outside interference within its boundaries. |
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