Citizenship
What is the process called for a person becoming a citizen
naturalization
Legislative Branch
Define "domestic" and "foreign"
Domestic involves something WITHIN the country you are currently in.
Foreign involves something OUTSIDE of the country you are currently in.
What is the overall purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to protect individual freedoms
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th
After the age of 18 voting is an obligation.
True or False
False
What are the names of the 3 branches and their Article (#)?
Legislative - Article I
Executive - Article II
Judicial - Article III
What is "bias"?
(in their own words)
a skewed perspective that favors one side
This document came before The Constitution and was lacking a "Bill of Rights" but stated U.S. laws like The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Which amendment defines citizenship
14th
True or False
When going through naturalization a person MUST pass a Civics exam.
True
A presidential veto is an example of....
checks and balances.
the President can deny a bill from becoming a law (Executive branch checking Legislative branch)
What are "interest groups"?
(in own words)
organized associations that share common concerns and attempt to influence public policy, regulations, and government decisions in their favor
to (house) soldiers in their homes.
to have soldiers move in (temporarily) without your consent
womens suffrage was which amendment?
19
What is the Oath every person must take if they want to become an American citizen and what does that mean exactly?
Oath of Allegiance - when a person becomes a U.S. citizen they must swear their allegiance to the United States from that moment on
Name the two houses of the Legislative Branch and the word that defines "two houses"
House of Representatives and the Senate
Bicameral
What is "symbolism"
(in own words)
when media uses an image to create certain feelings or messages.
What 5 freedoms are included in the 1st Amendment?
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments known as a group?
"Reconstruction amendments"
after the Civil War America entered a period called "Reconstruction". The South was being rebuilt after being destroyed in the Civil War.
Define "obligation" and "responsibility".
An obligation is something you legally must do as a citizen.
A responsibility is something you should do, but do not need to do.
Name 2 "powers" the Legislative Branch has
make laws
regulate interstate/foreign commerce (trade)
levy taxes
declare war
How old must you be to run for President and what is the maximum amount of terms you could serve?
35 years old
2 terms
Who was in favor of the Bill of Rights- Federalist or Anti-Federalist?
Anti-Federalist
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?
The Voting Rights Act of 1964 banned all barriers, including literacy tests, for voting.
What are all the steps of the naturalization process?
1. apply for naturalization
2. fingerprint and background check
3. interview (with USCIS officer)
4. pass the civics and English test
5. naturalization ceremony and Oath of Allegiance
How does a "bill" successfully become a "law"?
1. a new bill is introduced by a member of either the Senate of House of Representatives.
2. Bill is reviewed by committees.
3. House of Rep and Senate vote to approve the Bill.
4. the Bill goes to the president
5. IF signed by the president, Bill becomes law
What is the title the President assumes when commanding the U.S. military?
Commander-in-chief
List the first 10 amendments known as the Bill of Rights
1. Freedom of Speech (religion, press, petition, assembly)
2. Right to bear arms
3. Quartering of soldiers
4. protection against unreasonable search and seizures
5. Rights of the accused
6. Right to a speedy trial
7. right to have jury at trial
8. protection against unfair/ excessive bail/fines
9. Rights retained by the people
10. Rights to the states
Why did the U.S. lower the voting age to 18 in the 26th amendment?
Vietnam soldiers were drafted in the war at 18, but could not vote so the voting age was lowered to the age one has to sign up for selective service (18)