Citizenship & Immigration
What are TWO ways someone can become a citizen?
By birth or by naturalization.
What is Democracy?
A form of government in which the citizens hold the power to rule and make laws.
What is the main goal of winning a political party?
To win elections.
What is Entreprenuership?
creativity & risk-taking to start a business.
What is the main funding for local government?
Property tax.
How long must you live somewhere to apply for naturalization?
3-5 years.
Describe checks & balances.
Each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches to make sure no one branch becomes too powerful.
What were the first two MAJOR parties?
The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
What is scarcity?
The inability to satisfy all wants and needs at the same time.
What powers do local government hold?
legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What is the last step in naturalization?
Take the Oath of Allegiance.
What was the great compromise?
Created TWO houses of Congress: House of Representatives (population-based & Senate (2 senators per state)
What is the role of 3rd parties?
To bring attention to topics ignored by the major parties.
What are 3 ways to overcome scarcity?
Innovation, Productivity, and Investing in human capital.
What do Town council enact?
What amendment defines citizenship?
The 14th amendment.
What was created to protect Individual rights?
The bill of rights.
What amendment and what year were woman granted the right to vote?
19th amendment, 1920.
What is price determined by?
Supply and demand.
Who holds legislative power in counties?
Board of supervisors.
Name one way immigration has influenced society over time.
1. Led to an increasingly diverse society.
2. Influenced various labor markets and increased cultural diversity.
3. Changing global events, such as wars or economic crises, have influenced US immigration policy.
What 4 things did the delegates debate?
1. Representation.
2. Taxation.
3. Slave Trade.
4. Individual Rights.
Explain the voting rights act of 1965.
Purpose: Banned racial discrimination in voting.
How: Prohibited literacy tests and other barriers.
Importance: Ensured all citizens could exercise their right to vote.
What is the Equilibrium price?
Point where supply & demand meet.
Who adopts the annual budget in cities?
City council.