Three Branches of Government
Which branch interprets the law?
The Judicial Branch
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
How many steps are in the naturalization process?
5 steps in the naturalization process.
1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Be a resident of the U.S. for at least 5 years
3. Have a good moral character
4. Be able to read and speak basic english
5 . Pass an interview and a test in U.S. history and Government
What is the definition of Democracy?
It is the form of government ruled by the people.
What limits federal powers and state powers?
The 10th amendment.
What branch Veto Bills and Signs Laws?
The Executive Branch.
What amendment allows the U.S. to vote?
The 15th amendment.
How do you become an american citizen?
To be born in the U.S. citizen “Birthright Citizenship” or to be NATURALIZED.
What are the 2 types of government?
Direct Democracy and Indirect Democracy
A system that divides the power of government between the national and state governments.
Federalism
Makes laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
What right is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
1.Freedom to Assemble
2.Freedom of Speech
3.Freedom to petition the government
4.All of the above
All of the above
CITIZEN, ELIGIBLE, or WAIT
"I was born in England, but i've been living in the U.S. as a permanent resident for 6 years, and im 34 years old"
He is eligible
What is Monarchy?
It is a form of government ruled by a king or queen.
The system of government the United States has.
federal government
What are the two parts of our Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate.
What does the 3rd amendment say?
“No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner”
What is a citizen?
A legal member of a country and/or a state who has the full rights and responsibilities of that country.
What is Anarchy?
A society where there is no government.
What is Federalism?
The division and sharing of power between the national and state governments.
The ______________ is elected by eligible United States citizens who vote and by the Electoral College system.
President.
What does the 10th amedment do?
It guarantees that powers not delegated to the federal government by the constitution are reserved to the states.
I'm 42 years old. My Mother and Father are citizens of russia. I have been a permanent resident in the U.S. for 3 years. Choose an answer below.
1. Citizen
2. Eligible
3. Wait
He has to wait
What is Indirect Democracy?
It is a where individuals have a voice in government through elected representatives.
What is one example of federalism?
Funds from the federal government associated to all the states