Powers of Government
The power of the House of Representatives to bring charges against a president
Impeach
The branch that makes the laws of the United States
Legislative branch
The amendment that protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
First Amendment
A foreign-born person who becomes a U.S. citizen
Naturalized citizen
Material that is deliberately slanted to influence opinions
Propaganda
The clause in Article I, Section 8 that allows Congress to stretch its powers
Elastic clause
The branch responsible for enforcing the laws
Executive branch
The amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Fourth Amendment
The process by which immigrants become citizens
Naturalization
The responsibility that helps fund public services
Paying taxes
Powers granted to the federal government, such as coining money and declaring war
Delegated powers
The branch that interprets laws and is headed by the Supreme Court
Judicial branch
The amendment that bans cruel and unusual punishment
Eighth Amendment
To send an immigrant back to their country of origin
Deport
The civic duty that involves listening to a court case and reaching a verdict
Jury duty
Powers retained by the states or the people, including running schools and elections
Reserved powers
The group of department heads who advise the president
Cabinet
The amendment that protects the right to an attorney in criminal cases
Sixth Amendment
Two offices that naturalized citizens cannot hold
President and vice president
The fair application of the law
Due process
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments, such as taxing and enforcing laws
Concurrent powers
The official who serves as president of the Senate
Vice president
The amendment that gives powers not granted to the federal government to the states
Tenth Amendment
The promise made by new citizens promising loyalty to the United States
Oath of allegiance
The right that protects people from being tried twice for the same crime
Double jeopardy