Potpourri
What does freedom to petition mean?
Ask the government to change
What is eminent domain
Government can take your property with compensation if it's for the good of the public
The Bill of Rights
Which branch can enforce laws?
Executive Branch
Age immigrant must be to begin process to become a citizen
18
Branch that can declare war
Legislative Branch
People who "plead the fifth" do what?
Invoke their right not to testify against themselves
What is Republicanism
People have the ability to vote for their representatives
Branch of the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
How long must an immigrant live in the US before beginning the process of becoming a citizen
5 years
What is it called when the President doesn't pass a law
Veto
List the 5 freedoms of the First Amendment
Free Speech
Free Press
Freedom of/from Religion
Freedom to petition government
Freedom to assemble
What is popular sovereignty
People have the power
Not specified
Name of process immigrants face to become a citizen
Naturalization
This group did not support the Constitution and insisted that a Bill of Rights be added
Antifederalists
Give an exception to a search warrant
Exigent circumstances (imminent danger, loss of evidence, escape of a suspect)
Having no king and requiring everyone to follow laws is known as what?
Limited Government
What are the 3 branches of government and what power does each have in regards to laws
Legislative--makes laws
Executive--enforce laws
Judicial--interprets laws
Name four REQUIREMENTS for citizens
Pay taxes
Sign up for Draft at 18 (men)
Serve on jury (if called)
Obey laws
Recite the Preamble
(Preamble)
Name six rights people who are accused of crimes have
(5th, 6th, 7th, 8th)--any
What is the sharing and dividing of power between the Federal government and states called
Federalism
Qualifications for Supreme Court Justices
good standing/good behavior
One thing an immigrant who become a citizen can never do is this
Become President or Vice President