Citizenship
Which Amendment of the Constitution defines citizenship?
The 14th Amendment
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What is a veto?
When the president refuses to sign a bill into law
What is jurisdiction?
The power to oversee or rule on a case
What is a Democracy?
A form of government in which the citizens hold the power to rule and make laws
Who is a citizen?
An individual with certain rights who shows allegiance to the government and fulfills certain duties
What is a Majority Party?
The political party with the most members in a chamber of Congress
What does it mean to reprieve?
What is the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction?
Original jurisdiction is the right to hear a case first and make a decision. Appellate jurisdiction is the right to review a case and decision of a lower court
What is Republicanism?
Government gets its power from the people, who elect leaders to make decisions and pass laws
How can one become a citizen of the United States?
By birth or naturalization
What are enumerated powers?
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution
What is a federal budget?
The president's yearly plan for government income and spending
Marbury v Madison
Established the principle of judicial review at the national level
What is popular sovereignty?
Where the people have the right to make decisions through voting and other forms of participation
What is the first step to becoming a citizen through Naturalization?
Move to the U.S. legally and live there for 3-5 years
What are implied powers?
Powers not written in the Constitution but necessary for Congress to carry out is duties
Who is an ambassador?
A person chosen by the president to represent the U.S. in another country
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is a limited government?
Government is not all powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do
How have immigration policies influenced our society over time?
-Led to an increasingly diverse society
-Influenced various labor markets
-Changing global events, such as wars or economic crises
What is an Elastic Clause?
Part of the Constitution that lets Congress make laws needed to carry out its powers
What is the main role of the president?
To enforce, enact, or execute laws of the nation
What is Judicial Review?
The Supreme Court's ability to declare a legislative or executive act unconstitutional
What is Federalism?
Power shared between a national and state government, each with their own responsibilities