Gov Test one

Types pf Government

100

What are two functions of government?

Ensure national security

Maintain order

Resolve conflict

Provide services

Provide for the public good

200

• Ruled by a king or a queen, who belongs to a royal family
• Power is inherited

Monarchy

300

• Based on the idea that there are limits to the rightful power of a government over its citizens
• Power of the monarch is limited by law; the real power lies in another branch of government

Constitutional Monarchy

400

• Dictator holds ultimate authority 
• Government tightly controls all aspects of life – political, social, and economic
• No formal or informal limits on government

Totalitarian Regime

500

• Government by the people; citizens are the ultimate source of government authority
• Indirect form of democracy; citizens elect representatives to make government decisions on their behalf

Representative Democracy

Immigration

100

What is one thing you have to do to qualify for naturalization?

18 years old

Good moral character

Continuous residence 

Support Constitution

200

What are the two ways to become a US citizen?

Naturalization and Birthright Citizenship

300

What two tests do you have to take before you can become a citizen?

English and Civics

400

What does USCIS stand for?

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

500

How many years (unmarried) do you need to obtain a green card before you are eligible for citizenship

5

Citizenship Rights

100

Where are the list of your rights found?

Constitution/Bill of Rights

200

What is an example of an economic right?

• Right to own property

• Right to choose employment

• Right to form unions

• Protection from unfair seizure

300

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of press

Are all apart of which amendment

1st Amendment

400

What are the three categories of rights?

Personal, political, and economic

500

What is one role of the Supreme Court?

Interpret the Constitution

Balances Competing Rights

Citizenship Duties

100

What is one responsibility as a citizen?

•Voting and staying informed

•Serving on juries

•Following laws and paying taxes

•Participating peacefully and respectfully

200

Why does Civic Participation Matter?

•Holds government accountable

•Protects individual rights

•Addresses public problems

•Strengthens democracy

300

What is a way that you can participate in civics?

Answers may vary

400

•Actions citizens take to influence government and public issues

•Includes political, social, and community involvement

•Essential for a healthy democracy

Civic Participation

500

What are the four levels of Civic Participation?

•Local participation

•State participation

•National participation

•Global participation

Vocabulary

100

The formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of people

Government

200

an identification card issued by the USCIS that proves lawful permanent residency

Green Card

300

an immigrant with permission to live and work in the United States

Lawful Permanent Resident

400

a city that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

Sanctuary City

500

someone who illegally entered the US as a child

Dreamer