Citizenship
What is the definition for citizen?
A citizen is a member of a community.
What branch takes up the most space in the constitution?
The legislative branch. ( Article I)
What is the definition of confederation?
Confederation means the states have the majority of the power.
What is a Bill?
A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.
What is an amendment?
Amend means change. Therefore an Amendment is a change to the Constitution.
Where is citizenship defined in the constitution?
The 14th amendment
What branch nominates supreme court justices, signs bills into laws, and makes treaties?
The Executive Branch
True or False the A.O.C was the U.S' first constitution.
True.
What is the first step for a bill to become a law?
Someone has an idea for a law.
What article are amendments described in?
Amendments are described in article 5.
Name 3 key points about the naturalization process.
1. Must be 18 yrs old
2. Must live here for 5 years
3. Must have good morals
4. Must be able to speak and read basic English
5. Must take a U.S exam
What is the Legislative Branch also called?
The Legislative Branch is also called Congress.
What caused Shay's rebellion?
Shay's rebellion was caused by a post-war depression that left farmers in debt.
Where do bills start?
Bills can start in the house or senate,
How many people must vote yes for a change in the Constitution?
2/3 of the House of Representatives and Senate and 3/4 of all states.
What is a legal permanent resident?
A legal permanent resident is someone who is legally and permanently a resident.
What is the number of representatives based off of?
The number of representatives is based on the population of the states.
Who had the majority of the power in the A.O.C? The states of the national government?
The states had most of the power in the A.O.C.
Where must tax (revenue) bills start?
Tax bills must start in the House of Representatives.
How many methods are there to amending the constitution?
There are two methods to amending the constitution.
What are 3 rights only for U.S citizens?
1. Vote in federal elections
2. run for federal political office
3. Right to serve on jury
How many justices does The Supreme Court have?
The Supreme Court has 9 justices.
What were 3 reasons why the A.O.C wasn't working?
1. Nat'l government couldn't tax
2. No regulation of trade between states
3. No regulation of foreign trade
4. Nat'l government couldn't enforce the law
5. There was no Supreme Court
6. There was no separate Executive Branch
7. Changes had to be anonymous
What does it mean if the President vetoes a bill?
If the President vetoes a bill it goes back to Congress.
What are 3 ways to introduce an amendment?
1. proposal by a legislator
2. revision commision
3. voter intiative
4. constitutional convention
5. taxation and budget reform commission