Citizenship
The two ways to become a U.S. citizen.
Born in the U.S. or Naturalization.
The three branches of government.
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive.
The Legislative Branch is defined in the ______ Amendment.
First.
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President.
Which article defines the Judicial Branch?
Third Amendment.
What are civic duties?
Things citizens are required to do by law for the good of their community.
Democracy.
A form of government in which the citizens have the power.
The Legislative Branch is also know as.....
U.S. Congress.
Which amendment is the Executive Branch defined in?
The 2nd Amendment.
What are the courts of the Judicial Branch?
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and U.S. District Court.
Name a trait for being a good citizen.
Courtesy, trustworthiness, honesty, self-reliance and patriotism.
Separation of Powers.
The government is divided into three branches and each has their own powers and responsibilities.
The House of Representatives is made up of how many members and how long are the terms?
435 members for 2 year terms.
Name a role of the President.
Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief of Party, and Chief Citizen.
What is original jurisdiction?
The right to hear a case first.
One example of a civic responsibility.
Vote, participate in government, be informed of what is going on in the world, and respect the rights of others.
The 14th Amendment protects....
Citizens from the state governments
The Senate has how many members and how long are the terms?
100 members and 6 year terms.
What is a key power of the President?
Prepare annual budget, gives the State of the Union address, appoint people, and oversee departments, Agencies, and commissions.
What is appellate jurisdiction?
The right to review decisions from the lower district courts to see if errors were made.
Name the steps to become a Naturalized citizen.
1. Move to the U.S. 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.
Which is not a first amendment right?
Freedom of religion, freedom of petition, freedom of screech, and freedom of assembly.
Freedom of screech.
Where did the structure of the Legislative Branch come from?
The Great Compromise (New Jersey Plan+Virginia Plan)
Who does the President appoint?
Cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges.
What Court has appellate jurisdiction and holds limited original jurisdiction for specific cases?
U.S. Supreme Court.