Branches of Government
What are the three branches of government in America?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What is limited government?
Government that has limited power over its citizens.
What is the definition of an immigrant?
Someone who moves to a different country.
What is the system of checks and balances?
It ensures that none of branches become too powerful or more powerful than the others.
What is the Supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What is unlimited government?
Government that has unlimited power over its citizens.
What is the definition of a citizen?
A legally recognized member of a country.
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What are two rights or protections listed in the 5th amendment?
Double jeopardy = cannot be charged with the same crime twice
Right to remain silent
What kind of government limits citizens' rights?
Unlimited government
What age do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
How many U.S. Representatives are there?
435
What are rights or protections of the 2nd, 4th, and 8th amendment?
2nd = right to bear arms
4th = protections against unreasonable searches and seizures
8th = protections against cruel and unusual punishments
Democratic governments are an example of _______ governments.
Limited
What is the name of the travel document that allows you to stay in the country temporarily?
Visa
What is the main responsibility of the three branches?
Executive = enforces laws
Judicial = interprets laws
What are the five rights listed by the first amendment?
1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of religion
3. Freedom of the press
4. Right to petition
5. Right to assemble
True or false: In limited governments, people have more limited rights.
False, the word 'limited' in limited governments means that the government has limited powers.
What is the difference between pull and push factors?
Pull factors = factors that pull people into a new country
Push factors = factors that push people out of their home country