Civics
Democrat & Republican
Republicans typically are: Pro-Life, Pro-Guns, Anti-Immigration
Democrats are typically: Pro-Choice, Anti-Guns, & Pro-Immigration
What test must most immigrants pass to become citizens?
The Citizenship Test
What rights are listed in the first amendment? (Name 2)
religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is an election?
A process where citizens vote to choose leaders or decide issues.
An example of civic actions
voting, volunteering, attending meetings, signing petitions
Name one way a person can become a U.S. citizen.
Birth, naturalization, or through U.S. citizen parents.
What is one responsibility of U.S. citizens?
Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on a jury, or staying informed.
How many states are in the United States?
50
What is a ballot?
The form used to cast a vote.
What is the purpose of government?
To make laws, keep order, provide services, and protect citizens.
What naturalization
the process of becoming a citizen into a country.
What are the 1st 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the minimum voting age in federal elections?
18 years old.
What document explains the structure of the U.S. government?
the constitution
What oath must applicants take to become citizens?
The Oath of Allegiance.
Right to serve on a _______ in a court case
jury
What holiday celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?
Independence Day (July 4th).
What is an example of a type of political advertisement (hint we learnt 5)? Explain what it is.
Character, Negative Emotion, Positive Emotion, Endorsement, Funny/Humor
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is the name of the process immigrants use to become U.S. citizens?
Naturalization.
What right protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures? (Hint it is in the Bill of Rights)
The Fourth Amendment
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What do we call a person running for office?
A candidate.