Citizenship
What are the two ways of becoming a US citizen?
Birth & Naturalization
How old does someone have to be to vote?
18
In which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution will you find your unalienable rights?
Declaration of Independence
Which governmental branch is bicameral?
Legislative
Which amendment granted citizenship to anyone born in the US or naturalized?
14th
The two main parties in the United States are...
Republican and Democrat
Which fundamental principle of constitutional government holds that the people are the source for all governmental power
Consent of the Governed
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
Legislative
Which amendment granted due process at the state level?
14th
What type of party system is used in the US?
Two Party System
Which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution served as the model for the Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial
Which amendment granted due process at the national level?
5th
Green, Libertarian, and Constitution are all examples of what?
Third Parties
Which fundamental principle of constitutional government holds that the government is not all-powerful and may only do those things the people have given it the power to do
Limited Government
In order to limit government, power in the United States is divided between the national government and state and local governments in a system we call ___________
Federalism
What are the five freedoms covered by the 1st amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
How many Electoral votes does a candidate need to be elected as the President of the United States?
270
Which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution established the first attempt at government in the United States of America?
Articles of Confederation
Which branch of government is responsible for preparing the annual budget?
Executive