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This country is located on the southern border of the USA
Mexico
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What does it mean to "check" and "balance" power?
check: Stop
balance: No One Branch has too much power
Define the term amendment
A change (to the Constitution)
The process of _________________: becoming a US Citizen
Naturalization
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
Which branch can veto a bill passed by Congress?
Executive/President
A police officer wants to search someone's home but does not have a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment protects the person from this search?
4th amendment
Name the THREE bodies of water that border the USA
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Mexico
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which branch makes federal laws?
Legislative Branch
Which branch can appoint judges/ambassadors?
Executive
Which amendment says that a person cannot be forced to testify against themselves in a criminal case?
5th amendment
What major mountain range stretches from Canada through the western United States?
Rocky Mountains
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
7
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret Laws
Who can check? and what is the key power?
A new federal law limits citizens' freedom of speech on the internet
Judicial Branch/Supreme Court and Judicial Review (declare something unconstitutional)
A person is accused of a crime but is not given a lawyer, is not told what they are accused of, and is not given a speedy public trial. Which amendment is being violated?
6th amendment
Name THREE steps to becoming a US citizen (can be out of order)
Determine your citizenship, determine if you are eligible for citizenship, prepare your application, pay fees, go to bio. metrics appointment, complete interview and test, receive decision on application, receive notice to take oath of allegiance, take oath
What are the three articles that define the responsibilities of the three Branches of Government?
Articles I, II, III
How many senators and house of representatives are there? (Two separate numbers)
100 and 435
Who can check? and what is the key power?
The President vetoes a bill that both houses of Congress strongly support.
Legislative and override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote
The Constitution does not specifically say, “You have the right to privacy.” A person argues that they still have rights that are not specifically listed in the Constitution. Which amendment supports this idea?
9th amendment