Unit 1 (Citizenship)
What is the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country called?
Immigration
The people have the right to make decisions through voting and other forms of participation
popular sovereignty
What are political parties?
A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about government.
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What are the Legislative Branch Checks?
Override presidential vetoes
What is the admittance of citizenship to a country called?
Naturalization
federalism
Power is shared between a national government and state governments
What are 3rd parties?
Third parties sometimes form around single issues or new ideas.
Why does Congress matter?
Congress is the most basic form of representative government
What are the Executive Branch Checks?
Veto legislation
How can someone become a citizen?
By birth or naturalization
What document listed grievances against the king?
Decleration of Independence
Why do political parties matter?
They encourage participation and help people understand issues.
What is the major role of Congress?
The primary responsibility of Congress is to make laws for the nation.
What are the Judicial Branch Checks?
Declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional
and
Declare presidential actions unconstitutional
Respecting the rights of others. Being helpful.
Courtesy
Why was the Bill of Rights Added to the Constitution?
It was added to protect individual freedoms like speech, religion, and fair trials.
What are the qualifications to vote in Virginia?
Citizen of the United States
Resident of Virginia and precinct
At least 18 years of age by the day of general election
How can Individuals Influence Policy?
Print media (letters to the editor)
Electronic media (emails, online comments)
Social media posts
In-person conversations or meetings
Chief of Party
leads the President’s political party
Things you MUST DO! Or face legal consequences!
Civic Duties
What is the Preamble?
The Preamble of the US Constitution (introduction) establishes the purposes of government.
What is Media Bias?
Media bias happens when news outlets emphasize one point of view over others.
What are the roles of Lobbyists?
Their goal: Get legislators to vote for or against specific bills.
Commander-in-Chief
head of the armed forces