U.S. Constitution
Structure of U.S. Government
Bill of Rights
Constitutional Amendments
Citizenship
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The Constitution is divided into these three main sections.
The preamble, articles, and amendments.
100
This branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws.
What is the executive branch?
100
The 1st Amendment protects these five individual rights.
What are freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition?
100
The 13th Amendment was one of the most important in history because it did this.
The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery.
100
Johan was born in Germany, has lived in the U.S. for four years, speaks fluent English, and is 22 years old. Can he currently become a U.S. citizen? Why or why not?
No, because he has not lived in the U.S. for five years yet.
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This is what the first ten amendments to the Constitution are called.
The Bill of Rights.
200
This branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law.
What is the judicial?
200
The 2nd amendment protects citizens right to do this.
What is bear arms?
200
The 19th Amendment gave political freedom to more American citizens by doing this.
The 19th Amendment allowed women to vote by stating that voting rights could not be denied based on gender.
200
Ivan was born in Russia, has lived in the U.S. for 8 years, doesn't speak English, and is 37. Can he currently become a U.S. citizen? Why or why not?
No, because he doesn't speak any English.
300
The first three articles of the Constitution are very important because they establish ___________________.
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.
300
"No Person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen." This passage from the Constitution describes the ___________ branch of government.
What is legislative?
300
The 4th amendment protects citizens from this.
What is unreasonable search and seizure?
300
The 24th Amendment made it illegal to force citizens to do this in order to vote.
Pay taxes, the 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes.
300
Juanita was born in Puerto Rico, has lived in the U.S. for three years, speaks very little English, and is 16. Can she become a U.S. citizen? Why or why not?
Juanita is already a U.S. citizen because she was born in Puerto Rico.
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This section of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the framers, and states their intention to secure rights for future generations.
The Preamble.
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"No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President..." This passage from the Constitution describes the ___________ branch of government.
What is the executive?
400
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed..." This passage come from which amendment?
6th
400
Jimmy is 19 years old. He is able to vote because of which Amendment?
He is allowed to vote because the 26th Amendment changed the voting age to 18.
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You are a natural born citizen if........
You are born in the U.S., in a U.S. territory, or on a U.S. military base or both your parents were U.S. citizens when you were born.
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"...and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity..." What goal of the Framers does this passage express?
Their desire to protect freedom in America for them and future generations.
500
"...Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." This passage from the Constitution describes the ___________ branch of government.
What is judicial?
500
"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner..." This passage cmes from which amendment?
3rd
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"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." Which amendment is displayed above?
The 15th Amendment.
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What are the five main requirements to become a naturalized citizen?
You must be at least 18, have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years, be able to speak/read/write English, have a basic understanding of U.S. government, and have good moral character.
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