Vocabulary
The process of becoming a citizen of another country is?
naturalization
When the Court can review the actions of the executive and legislative branches to determine whether or not they violate the Constitution is called?
Judicial Review
How many principles of government does our Constitution have?
7
Can the Constitution be easily amended?
No
When do our rights and freedoms have limitations?
if it threatens public health or safety
Due process
This branch has two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. What Branch is it?
The Legislative Branch
What is popular sovereignty?
the authority of the people
What is the 19th Amendment?
Gives women voting rights
What makes you eligible to vote?
What is equal protection?
All people, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs, must receive the same treatment under the law.
Name at least 3 things the Executive branch can do.
Administrate laws
propose laws
direct foreign policy
negotiating treaties with other nations
Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
How do the people rule in the United States?
A republican form of government in which the people rule through elective representatives.
What do the amendments do for us?
Gives us basic liberties and rights
Name at least 3 duties and responsibilities of a US citizen.
Vote
register in the military
obey the law
pay taxes
Jury duty
What is implied power?
Powers that are suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution.
True or False: The Judicial branch can determine whether or not there is a violation of the Constitution.
True
Why did the framers form a limited government?
To avoid one person or a group of people from taking over the nation.
How many times has the Constitution been amended?
27 times
Many of our basic freedoms such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of press are part of what amendment?
1st Amendment
What is the separation of powers?
a principle by which powers are divided into the 3 branches of government to make sure not one branch has too much power.
The number of House of Representatives is determined by what?
The population
What is it called when state governments and the federal government share powers?
Federalism
What is the amendment process?
Step 1:proposal by 2/3 of members of the House and the Senate or 2/3 convention of the states
Step 2:ratification by 3/4 of state legislatures or 3/4 of ratifying conventions in the states
What are the first 10 amendments known as?
The Bill of Rights