Executive branch
how long is a presidents term?
What is scarcity?
The inability to satisfy all wants and needs at the same time
How can someone become a citizen?
Through birth or naturalization
what is the freedom of press?
the right to share information and ideas through media
What is the legislative branch?
Its known as the U.S congress and makes law for the nations
who is next in line when the president cant serve anymore?
the vice president
What is the most common economy
mixed economy
A citizen is a person with certain rights who by birth or naturalization shows allegiance to the government and fulfills certain duties.
how can citizens help with campaigns
citizens can volunteer , hand out flyers , and help connect voters and leaders
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative , Executive , Judicial
What is the mean job of the executive branch?
to enforce and carry out laws
What is a ways you can overcome scarcity?
Productivity - use resources efficiently
Innovation - creating new ideas or ways that help increase productivity
Investing in human capital increases productivity
What are the traits of a good citizen
Trustworthiness, Honesty , Responsibility , Accountability , Self-reliance , Patriotism , Courtesy
whats the purpose of interest groups?
They focus on specific issues like the environment , they influence government decisions peacefully , and working together makes your voice louder
2 chambers of the congress house of representatives and senate
who is the head of the executive branch?
the president of united states
What is free enterprise
a system where businesses are privately owned , people choose what to buy and sell , and there is little government control
Move to the us for 3-5 years
Apply for naturalization
Take and pass the naturalization citizenship test
Take the oath of allegiance
how can citizens help with campaigns?
Citizens can volunteer to support a candidate.
Campaign volunteers hand out flyers, make calls, or attend rallies.
Campaigns help connect voters and leaders.
Why does congress matter?
Congress is the most basic form of representative government. Members are directly elected by the people.
What are the executive branch checks?
The President can check Congress: Propose legislation. Prepare the annual budgetCall. special sessions of Congress. Veto legislation
The President can check the Courts: Appoint federal judges/justices. Grant pardons and reprieves
What are the factor productions?
Natural resources , human resources , capital resources , and entrepreneurship
How is citizenship defined?
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.
what is the history of political parties?
It began with debates over the U.S. constitution in the 1790s and the federalist and democratic-republicans were the first two major parties
How many members are in the legislative branch?
435