responsibilities
name one right guaranteed by the first amendment
free speech
what is the bill of rights
the first 10 amendments
how many branches are there
3
what is the minimum age to vote
18
what is 1 responsibility that is only for us citizens
voting
what is the constitution
the supreme law of the land
which branch makes laws
legislative branch
what is one way citizens can participate besides voting
contacting electoral official
why is voting important in a democracy
so people get what they want
how many amendments does the constitution have
27
which branch enforces laws
executive branch
what is a primary election
a presidential election
what is 1 responsibility shared by citizens and non citizens living in the United states
what do amendments do
guarantee fundamental rights, define government powers, expand voting rights, and alter constitutional procedures
which branch interperates laws
judicial branch
why should citizens stay informed about issues
to see how issues effect there lives
what happens if a citizen does not follow the law
they are brought to court for a trial
why can the constitution be amended
to ensure the government can adapt to changing circumstances, fix structural flaws, and evolve with new generations
why is separations of power important
it prevents the concentration of authority in one person or group, thereby stopping tyranny and protecting individual liberties
what could happens if citizens chose not to participate in government
unsupportive government