Citizenship
what are 2 traits of a good citizen? (only need to name 2)
Trustworthiness, Honesty, Responsibility, Accountability, Self Reliance, Patriotism, Courtesy
What type of federal government did the Constitution create
The Constitution created a strong federal government
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch
The President of the United States
The Legislative branch was established by what?
Article l of the Constitution
What is the structure of the Judicial Branch?
Federal courts with the Supreme court as the highest court
What amendment of the constitution defines citizenship
The 14th Amendment
what is the bill of rights?
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
What was the Executive Branch established by
Article ll of the Constitution
What is the main role of the Legislation Branch?
Makes laws for the nation
The Judicial Brand was established by what?
Article lll of the Constitution
Who is a Citizen?
A Citizen is an individual with certain rights, who by birth or naturalization shows allegiance to the government and fulfills certain duties.
Why was the bill of rights added?
To protect individual freedoms like speech, religion, and fair trials
What is the main role of the Executive Branch?
Enact or enforce laws for the nation.
What is the structure of the Legislation branch
Bicameral (two houses)
What is the main role of the Judicial Branch?
interprets laws for the nation
How can you become a citizen of the United States
By birth or
By naturalization
What did the delegates debate?
Representation, Taxation, Slave Trade, and Individual Rights
what are the executive checks on the Legislative Branch?
President Proposes legislation
Prepares an annual budget for Congress to approve
calls special sessions of congress
vetoes legislation Congress has passed
What are the 2 houses of the Legislation Branch?
House or Representatives and Senate
What are Judicial checks on the Legislative Branch.
Judges declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional
How can a person become a citizen through Naturalization
1. Move to the US legally and live there for 3-5 years
2 Apply for Naturalization
3. Take and pass the Naturalization citizenship test
4 Take the Oath of Allegiance
What was the Great Compromise?
Created 2 houses of congress
The House of Representatives and
The Senate
What are executive checks on the Judicial Branch?
President appoints judges
Grants pardons and reprieves
What is the collective name of the U.S Congress?
U.S Congress
What are the Judicial checks on the Executive Branch.
Jugdes declare executive actions to be unconstitutional