What's the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
A duty you have to do and a responsibility you should do.
What form of government is the United States?
Republic/Representative Democracy
What system of government is the United States?
Federal
How old does one have to be in order to run for president?
35
If one or both of your parents are American citizens, this makes you a citizen too.
Law of Blood
What obligation requires you to join the military if called upon?
Selective Service
What two forms of government give citizens power?
Direct Democracy & Republic
What system of government was the United States right after breaking free from England?
Confederal
How old does one need to be in order to run for Senate?
30
If you are born in the U.S or one of it territories, this makes you a citizen.
Law of Soil
Is voting a duty or responsibility?
Responsibility
What form of government was England when they rules over the 13 colonies?
Monarchy
What system of government was England when they ruled over the 13 colonies?
Unitary
How old does one need to be in order to run for the House of Reps?
25
The process of becoming a citizen when you were born in another country is called what?
Naturalization
Is serving on a jury a duty or a responsibility?
Duty
What form of government is based on religion?
Theocracy
In a confederal system who has the power?
States
How long does a person need to be a citizen in order to run for the Senate?
9 years
Mary was born in Egypt. Her mom is a U.S citizen but her dad isn't. Is Mary a U.S citizen? If so, how?
Yes, law of blood
Name 4 responsibilities that citizens should do
Vote, run for public office, attend civic meetings, petition the government, volunteer
Name the 4 forms of government that can lead to authoritarianism.
Oligarchy, Autocracy, Monarchy & Theocracy
In a unitary system who has the power?
Central government
How long does a person need to be a citizen to run for the House of Reps?
7 years
Charles was born in Puerto Rico to parents who are from China. Is Charles a U.S citizen? If so, how?