National Government
The _____________ is the highest court in the United States.
What is the U.S. Supreme Court?
This is the name of our state legislative branch.
What is "General Assembly"?
This document begins with "We the People" and is the supreme law of the land.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
This key principle divides our government into 3 different branches
separation of powers
__________ is mandatory for citizens to complete
Civic Duty
The ____________ is the highest elected official in the national executive branch.
Who is the President?
This is the group of people who make laws for a county.
Hint: (Where could I find the BOS-MAN?)
Who are the "Board of Supervisors"?
This "NO" document was the first attempt at a national government in the newly independent colonies, but was later replaced by the U.S. Constitution.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This key principle states that the government is not all powerful
Limited Government
____________ is voluntary for citizens to complete
Civic Responsibility
This is the house of Congress whose membership is based on state population.
What is the House of Representatives?
** DAILY DOUBLE **
These are the 3 elected officials of the state executive branch.
Who are the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General?
This document stated grievances against the King of England and established that people have "unalienable rights".
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This key principle means the people have the final say and give power to the government
Popular Sovereignty
What is the process for becoming a citizen in the United States
Naturalization
This is the process where the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether an law or act is constitutional or unconstitutional.
What is "Judicial Review"?
County Managers aren't elected, instead they are _______.
What is "hired"?
This document was signed in 1215 and established the modern concept of "Rule of Law".
What is the Magna Carta?
This key principle means that both the national and state governments have power
federalism
What are the two ways to be a citizen in the United States
Birth and Naturalization
This is the fraction of legislators required to overturn a presidential veto.
What is "2/3"?
This document gives power to the 3 branches of Virginia's government.
What is the Virginia Constitution?
This document inspired first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights.
What is the VA Declaration of Rights?
This key principle means we elect office holders
Republicanism or Representative Government
Name 3 steps of the naturalization process
Must be at least 18
Have Good Moral Character and loyal to the United States
Read and write basic english
Pass the Naturalization test
Live in the US for 3-5 years
Oath of Allegiance