Citizenship
What is the process called to become a citizen?
Naturalization
What is the main role of the legislative branch?
Make laws for the nation
What is the main role of the executive branch?
To enforce laws of the nation
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
To interpret the laws of the nation
What is the 2- step process in amendment process?
2/3 vote for proposal, 3/4 vote for approval
How can a person become a citizen?
By birth or naturalization
What is the legislative branch also known as?
U.S congress
Who is the executive branch led by?
The president
What is the highest court?
U.S Supreme court
What freedoms are protected in the first amendment?
Religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
What is a citizen?
A citizen is an individual with certain rights and fulfill certain duties.
What two chambers does the legislative branch have?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is electoral college?
A system used to elect the president and vice president
What is jurisdiction?
What is the oldest document?
The Magna Carta
How can a person become a citizen?
Move to the U.S legally and live there for 3-5 years, apply for naturalization, take and pass the naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 members
How many roles does the president have?
7 roles
What checks does the judicial branch have for legislative?
declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional
What document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
How have immigration policies overtime influence our society?
It has led to an increasingly diverse society
How many members does the Senate have?
100 members
How many electoral votes does it take to win?
270 votes
What checks does the judicial branch have for the executive branch?
declare presidential actions unconstitutional
What is the Preamble?
The introduction that establishes the purposes of government