state and local gov.
What is the main funding of the local government?
Property tax
The great compromise created 2 houses of Congress what were they
House of representatives and the Senate
Being born in the US makes you a citizen what is the other way to become a US citizen
naturalization
what article defined the legislative branch
article 1
Who leads the executive branch
The president
Who is the head of the Virginia state executive branch
The Governor
What is the name of the first 10 amendments in the constitution
Bill of rights
How many years must a person live in the US to start the naturalization process
3-5 years
what is the main role of the legislative branch
make laws for the nation
What article defines the executive branch
article 2
What is an executive check on the legislative branch in Virginia
Vetoing bills
What is the abbreviation for freedoms of the first amendment
RAPPS
What are civic duties
duties that you must do by law
what is a Bi-Cameral legislature
Congress has 2 chambers
what department is the financial advisor of the president
Department of treasury
what power is listed in the constitution for federal government
enumerated powers
what amendment protects citizens from the federal government violating rights
5th amendment
What is the last step you need to take when going through the naturalization process
take the oath of allegiance
what are the 2 chambers of Congress
House of representatives and the Senate
What department carries out the orders of the president as commander in chief
Department of defense
What assembly makes state laws for Virginia
The general assembly
what amendment protects citizens from state government violating rights
14th amendment
How can immigration influence our society
can lead to a more diverse society
How many members are in the house of representatives
435 members
What does the president become when giving military orders
commander in chief