citizenship
what amendment defines citizenship
14 Amendment
what is another name for the legislative branch
U.S congress
who is the head of the the VA executive branch
Governor
what does petitoning the goverment mean
A petition ask the govrment to take action on a problem
who is the head of the executive branch
The president of the United States
how can you become a U.S citizen
By birth or by naturalization
what article defines the legislative branch in the U.S constitution
Article 1
What is the highest court in the VA judical court system
The supreme court
what is the purpose of campaigns
Campaigns are how candidates share ideas
what is the main role of the executive branch
enforce, enact or execute the laws of the nation
what traits make a good citizen
Trustworthiness, Honesty, Responsibility, Accountability, Self reliance, Patriotism, Courtesy
Congress has two chambers, house of representatives and senate
what is executive checks on the judical branch
Appoints state judges
how can citizens help with campagigns
volunteer to support a candidate. Campaign volunteers hand out flyers, make calls or attend rallies. Camaigns help connect voters and leaders
what is a Bureaucray
Departments, agancies and commissions that carry out executive work
What duties are required of U.S citizens
1. Obey the laws
2.Pay taxes
3. Defend the nation, registering for selective service ( Draft)
4. Serve in court, jury duty and witness
how many members are there the house of representatives and how long is there term
435 members and 2 year terms
units of local government
sheriff, clerk, revenue and treasurer
Voting lets citizens choose leaders and laws. You can vote for or against ideas and candidates. Leaders represent the people who vote for them.
what are the key powers of the president
prepares annual budget for congress. Gives the states of the union addressto set a national goals.
what are the steps to becoming a U.S citizen through naturalization
1.move to the U.S legally and live there for 3-5 years. 2. Apply for Naturalization. 3.Take and pass the naturalization citizenship test. 4. Take the Oath of Allegiance.
what other are other powers of congress
Approves budget, confirms presidential appointments,Raises revenue through taxes and other levies, regulates interstate and foregin trad, can declares war
Local goverment powers
Enforce state and local laws. promote local health. Protect public saftey. Educate children. Protect enviorment. Regulate land use. levy and collect taxes.
what is the role of a canidate
they run for office to shair there goals
What are the roles of the president
Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, Commander-in-chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief of party, Chief citizen