Government Basics
This principle means that the greater the number of people should have greater the power
Majority Rule
This process allows a person born outside the U.S to become a citizen
Naturalization
This group settled primarily in the Middle Colonies and believed in spiritual equality.
Quakers
The number of senators in the U.S. Senate.
100
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Type of Government where a king or queen has total control
Absolute Monarchy
Civic Duties are things citizens must do, while civic responsibilities are things they...
what should be done, but not required
The first permanent English settlement in America.
Jamestown
This branch of government interprets laws.
Judicial Branch
This amendment protects against self-incrimination.
5th Amendment
The clause that gives Congress power to make all laws necessary and proper
elastic clause
This is the final step in becoming a naturalized citizen
Oath of Allegiance
The British policy of relaxed enforcement in the colonies before the French and Indian War.
salutary neglect
A prolonged speech meant to delay legislative action.
A filibuster
The court case that established judicial review.
Marbury vs Madison
This plan by Ben Franklin was an early attempt to unify the 13 colonies
Albany Plan of Union
A required legal process where a person must serve as a decision-maker in court
Jury Duty
This act required colonists to house and feed British soldiers.
Quartering Act
The fraction of Congress needed to override a presidential veto.
2/3
This doctrine made the Bill of Rights apply to states.
Incorporation Doctrine
These four roles of government include maintaining national security and social order
maintaining national security, providing public services, making economic decisions, and maintaining social orders
One of the questions on the citizenship test might ask about this founding document.
the Constitution (or the Bill of Rights)
This economic system aimed to maximize exports and minimize imports.
Mercantilism
This committee type is formed for a specific purpose and disbanded afterward.
Select Committee
This legal order demands that a person in custody be brought before a judge.
Habeus Corpus