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What does the judicial branch do?
-Reviews laws
-Explains laws
-Resolves disputes about the law
-Decides if a law goes against the US Constitution
Why do justices serve for life?
To be independent of politics
To limit outside political influence
This helps to make sure they make fair and unbiased decisions
Who is the governor of CA?
Gavin Newson
(update if needed)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance
The USA and the flag
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
-Required by law
-All people pay to fund the federal government
-16th amendment
-Civic duty
What is the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court
Who is the Chief Justice now?
John G. Roberts Jr.
What is the capital of CA?
Sacramento
Name 2 promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance
-Give up loyalty to other countries
-Defend the Constitution
-Obey the laws
-Serve in the military (if needed)
-Serve the nation
-Be loyal to the US
It is important for all men age 18-25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why
-Required by law
-Civic Duty
-Makes the draft fair, if needed
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
9 and includes 1 Chief Justice
Name 1 power that is only for the federal government
Print paper money
Mint coins
Declare war
Create an army
Make treaties
Set foreign policy
There are 4 amendments about who can vote. Describe 1 of them.
-18+ can vote
-No poll tax to vote
-Any citizen can vote
-Male citizen of any race can vote
How can people become US citizens?
-Be born in the US (14th amendment)
-Naturalize
-Derive citizenship (from their parents under certain legal conditions)
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one
-Freedom
-Political freedom
-Religious freedom
-Economic opportunity
-Escape persecution
How many justices are usually needed to deicide a case?
Simple majority: 5 out of 9
Name 1 power that is only for the states
Provide: schooling/education, protection (police), safety (fire departments), give driver's license, approve zoning and land use
Who can vote, run for office, and serve on a jury?
US Citizens
What are 2 examples of civic participation
-Vote
-Run for office
-Join a political party
-Help with a campaign
-Join a civic/community group
-Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue)
-Contact elected officials
-Support or oppose an issue or policy
Write to a newspaper
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
How long do Supreme Justices serve?
For life/until retirement
What is the reason for the 10th Amendment?
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
(Protects state authority)
What are 3 rights of everyone living in the US?
Freedom of expression, speech, assembly, petition the government, religion, and the right to bear arms
These are for ALL people, not just citizens
What is 1 way Americans can serve their country?
-Vote
-Pay taxes
-Obey the law
-Serve in the military
-Run for office
-Work for local/state/federal government
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans/People from Africa