Vocab
Presidents power to cancel a law that passes Congress
Vote to bring charges of serious crimes against a president
Impeach
Who was elected the first president of the United States in 1787
George Washington
Is district court the lowest level of court systems
Yes
If a person is formally accused, they are what
Indicted
System that divides power between the states and federal government
Federal System
The House of Representatives is based off of which plan
Virginia Plan
What is it called when the president grants a person free from punishment
Pardon
What is the highest level of court systems
Supreme Court
What are a group of people that share common interests to motivate them to take political action called
Interest groups
Parents whose parents are born in foreign countries, apply for citizenship
Naturalized citizens
What were delegated powers and what part were they designed for?
Designed for the national government to promote common good for the people of America
What are presidential orders treated like laws called
Executive orders
What amendment protects you from incriminating yourself
5th
What document was made "A living document"
Constitution
Groups who collect money for candidates who support certain issues
Political Action Committees (PACs)
What were the reserved powers and what were they designed for?
What is the most important responsibility of citizens in the US
Participating in voting
What amendment allows free education from elementary to high school
9th
Unreasonable searching and someone needing a search warrant to search your property
People make request to the government, suggesting to change or suggest new law
Petition
What were 3 jobs for the Legislative Branch
To write laws, confirm presidential appointments, approve treaties, grant money and declare war
What are 3 of the jobs for the Executive Branch?
Proposes laws, commands armed forces, appoints ambassadors, conducts foreign policies and makes treaties
What does the first amendment not protect you from
Slander, false statements, endangering public safety, obscene poses that dangers national security and gatherings that result in illegal activities
How can someone gain US citizenship
Born in US or US territories, one of your parents be a US citizen or become a naturalized citizen