citizenship
One way to become a citizen of the U.S without being born there
What is Naturalization ?
The title of the person who runs the state's executive branch
what is the governor?
leader of the U.S. military forces, the president plays this role.
what is Commander in Chief
first ten amendments.
what is bill of rights
This is the term for a legislature made up of two houses
what is bicameral legislature?
The amendment that defines citizenship
What is the 14th amendment ?
The official who takes over if the Governor cannot finish their term.
what is lieutenant governor
Required minimum age to run for president
what is 35?
The first 3 articles of the Constitution establish these, which are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.
what is three branches?
This is the total number of voting members in the U.S. House of Representatives.
what is 435 ?
by birth or naturalization
what is how to become a citizen
The state agency responsible for overseeing public schools and education policy.
what is Department of Education?
Citizenship status required to become president
what is natural born citizen
This system allows each branch to limit the power of the other branches.
what is checks and balances?
Congress has the power to formally bring charges against a President, known as this.
what is impeach?
last step to become a citizen by Naturalization
what is Taking the Oath of Allegiance?
The term for a law passed by a local government
what is ordinance?
Power to officially forgive federal crimes
what is pardon?
This type of power is clearly listed or numbered in the Constitution.
what is expressed powers?
These powers are not explicitly spelled out in the Constitution but are necessary for Congress to function.
what is implied powers?
idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution
what is We the people
Similar to the President, the Governor has the power to do this to a bill passed by the legislature.
what is veto?
The number of executive departments in the Cabinet.
what is 15
This amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.
what is 4th amendment?
A proposed law presented to the House or Senate.
what is a bill?