Government
Rights/ Responsibilities
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N400 Interview vocabulary
100
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
100
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
100
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states
100
What does "address" mean? How would you answer if asked for your address? What city do we live in?
Address: Where you live
City: Sioux Falls
200
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
200
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States
200
there are 13 original colonies. Name 5
New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina
200
What does "marital status" mean? What document do you use to prove you are married?
Marital Status: Married, Divorced, Separated, Single, Widowed
Proof: Marriage Certificate
300
Part 1: In what month do we vote for President?
Part 2: Listen to your teacher (spell).
November
300
Part 1: What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Part 2: Listen to your teacher (spelling)
The Flag/ The United States
300
Part 1: Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Part 2: Listen to your teacher (spelling)
▪ New York
300
What does the "armed forces" mean What are "weapons" (give examples)?
Armed Forces = The military (army, navy, marines, air force)
Weapon: A tool for violence (gun, knife)
400
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government and some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the federal government? What is one power of the states?
to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
400
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe TWO of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). ▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. ▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) ▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
400
What did the civil rights movement do?
fought to end racial discrimination
400
What does "occupation" mean? What does it mean if you are "unemployed"?
Occupation = Your job
Unemployed = You are not currently working
500
Part 1: If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Part 2: Listen to your teacher.
1: the Speaker of the House
2: Mike Johnson
500
Part 1: What are TWO responsibilities that are only for United States citizens?
Part 2: Listen to your teacher (Define)
serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election
Jury: A group of people who make a decision of guilt/ innocence in a courtroom
500
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay
500
What does it mean to "smuggle" illegal drugs? What would it mean if you were "charged" with this crime?
Smuggle Illegal Drugs: Bring drugs across the border of a country without permission (heroin, cocaine, etc.)
Charged: The Police say that you have done the crime (not yet gone to trial in court)