Citizenship
A requirement, something a person has to do?
Duty
Congress Bicameral Chambers:
House of Representatives and the Senate
Main function of the Executive Branch
To enforce the laws
Highest court in the country:
The Supreme Court
Freedom of Speech/Religion/Assembly/Press/Petiition
1st Amendment
Something a person should do?
Responsibility
Total members of Congress
535: 435 in House and 100 in Senate
What are the 3 requirements to become President:
1. 35 years old
2. Resident of the US for 14 years
3. Natural born citizen
Main job of the Judiciary Branch
Interpret the laws
Protects against cruel and unusual punishments
8th amendment
Give 2 examples of a Duty of Citizens:
Obey Laws, Pay Taxes, Jury Duty, Defend Nation, Selective Service,Go to school
Terms of Office for House of Representative and the Senate:
House: 2 years
Senate 6 years
Name of the President's close advisors:
The Cabinet
Title and terms of Supreme court Judges:
Justices/For life
Protects rights of someone accused of a crime
5th & 6th Amendments
Give 2 examples of Citizen's Responsibilities :
Voting, Civic participation, petition government, community service, run for office
Main job of the Legislative Branch:
To make the laws
Main roles of the President
1. Commander in Chief
2. Foreign policy
3. Leader of Laws/Economics/Country/Party
2 powers of the Supreme Court
Declare laws or acts of President unconstitutional, hearing cases from lower courts, jurisdiction over cases between states.
This Amendment led to the Civil Rights Movement
14th Amendment
Why is it important for citizens to actively participate in their communities ?
Helps the common good and benefits everyone when citizens take the time to help those that can't help themselves.
What are three basic powers of Congress?
Collect taxes, Borrow money, Coin or print money, Regulate Trade, Regulate commerce
Which Article in the Constitution covers the job of the President:
Article 2
Where in the Constitution can you find the section relating to the Supreme Court?
Article 3
Known as the "Reconstruction" Amendments
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments