Vocab
Define veto
To reject
Which amendment defines citizenship?
14th amendment
No one is above the law is called
Rule of law
The preamble of the constitution list the
goals and purposes of our government
What are the two houses/chambers of congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
What is bias?
A preference /opinion that favors one way of thinking over another.
The same as being born in the U.S
Law of soil
Two examples of media
Radio
Tv
Internet
Newspaper
What does the phrase 'we the people' mean?
The government gets its power from us.
The government exists to serve us.
What is separation of power?
Government=3 branches( Legislative, Executive and Judicial)
The Constitution is the __________ law of the land
Highest
Supreme
Process by which a person can become a U.S Citizen
Naturalization
What are two ways Individuals can influence our government?
1. Vote
2. Attend Civic meeting
3. Petition the government
4. Run for office5. Join a political party
6. Join an interest group
a. Which branch of government does Article 1 describe?
b. What is that branch responsible for?
Legislative branch
Making laws
Give an example an example of checks and balances
Answers vary
President can veto bills passed by congress
Judicial review- Supreme Court can check the other branches to make sure laws are constitutional
What is an interest group?
a group of people who are concerned
with a particular issue and who try to
influence legislators to act in their favor
Sam was born in Canada and migrated to the U.S at the age of 17. Sam is a citizen because
Law of blood
The ___________ party is one of the 2 main political party in the United States. The first president elected was _____________.
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
a. Which branch of government interprets the law?
b. Which article in the constitution describes this branch?
Judicial
Article 3
What are 4 ways the government can limit the powers of government?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Individual rights
Due process
Rule of law
How often are mid term elections held?
Every 2 years
Halfway through presidential term.
What are 3 obligations and 3 responsibilities you have as a US citizen?
Obligations: Pay taxes, Obey Laws, Defend the nation, Jury duty
Responsibilities: Attend Civic meeting, community service, petition the government, vote, run for office
The Republican Party's first President was ____________.
Abraham Lincoln
How many goals and purposes are listed in the preamble?
Name one
6
Form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessing of ourselves and future generation
Requirements to run for President
35 yrs
Natural born citizen
Live in the US 14 years