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Branches of Government
Amendments
Becoming a Citizen
Duties of a Citizen
Grab Bag
100

This is the act of canceling laws Congress has passed (only the president has this power)

What is veto

100
This amendment gives the citizens the freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, and petition.
What is the first amendment
100
A person born in the United States is known as this kind of citizen.
What is a natural-born citizen.
100

At 18, all male citizens must register for this

What is the armed services/selective service/the draft

100
The process of bringing charges of serious crimes against the president is called this.
What is impeachment
200

This branch of government proposes and administers laws; it's also the branch where Barack Obama used to hang out.

What is the Executive Branch

200
This amendment provides citizens with the right to bear arms.
What is the second amendment.
200
Foreign people whose parents are not citizens must move to the United States to become this kind of citizen.
What is a naturalized citizen
200
Citizens may be called upon to serve on one of these during a trial.
What is a jury.
200

He or she is the leader of the House of Representatives

Who is the Speaker of the House

300
This branch of government writes laws, approves treaties, declares war, and is often referred to as "Congress".
What is the Legislative Branch
300
The six amendment allows every citizen the right to a speedy and public one of these.
What is trial
300
The U.S. government can do this to an immigrant who breaks the law.
What is deport
300
Citizens can help political campaigns by giving money to these - PACs for short.
What is political action committees
300

This provides Congress with the power to make laws as needed

What is the elastic clause

400
The Judicial Branch interprets the Constitution and is also known as this.
What is the Supreme Court
400
The fourth amendment states the government must provide a warrant of probable cause before they can do this.
What is search a citizens home and belongings.
400
A naturalized citizen cannot run for this office in government.
What is the presidency (or vice-presidency)
400
Citizens should learn as much as they can about issues and candidates before doing this.
What is voting
400
He or she is the leader of the Senate.
Who is the vice-president
500
This system was established by the Constitution to prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
What is checks and balances
500
Amendments 5,6,7, and 8 all protect citizens accused of these.
What are crimes
500
Immigrants must show a basic knowledge of these two subjects to gain citizenship.
What is US History and Government.
500
These groups share a common interest that motivates them to take political action
What are interest groups
500

He was the first African American justice to serve on the Supreme Court

Who is Thurgood Marshall