CE.2
Citizens give authority to government
Protect from external threats
Duties of citizen
Obey the law
pay taxes
serving in armed forces, if called
jury if summoned
what type of political system do we have
two party
Name both side of Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Established everyone is subject to law
People rule
Democarcy
Why to obtain citizenship
birth or naturalization
detecting bais
role of the media
Name the three branches of government
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Model for Bill of Rights
Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
List the five freedom protect under the 1st amendment
speech, press. petition, religion, assembly
How many electoral college votes are need to win
270
4 court systems in Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Circuit Court
General Court
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
list the step to becoming a citizen
18 years old
Legal resident 3-5
good moral character/loyal
read, write, speak English
pass naturalization test
take Oath of Allegiance
qualification to vote
resident of state
at least 18
central ownership
command economy
Government not all-powerful
U.S. Constitution
guarantees due process
5th Amendment
name two of the four function of a political party
Recruit
educate
help
monitoring
three types of money
coins
currency
deposit