Branches of Government
What are the 3 branches of government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
A system of limited government in which the people are the ultimate source of governmental power
Republic
types of power that come from the position of someone in the hierarchy
Legitimate Power
What are the general principles, or beliefs, that are used to judge what is good or bad?
Values
What are the four stages for becoming a US citizen in order?
Application, interview, test, ceremony
What organizations fall under the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President and Cabinet
Hereditary ruler, a king/ queen/ other royal figure who inherits this position of power
Constitutional Monarchy
Type of power that comes from the ability to offer and influence incentives?
Reward Power
Before signing the document to make their citizenship official, what does a U.S. citizenship applicant have to take in a ceremony?
Oath of Allegiance
Is the US a melting pot or a salad?
melting pot and salad
What organizations fall under the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
A ruler who comes to power by overthrowing the current government. Normally stays in power by military/ police for support and tampering with elections.
Dictatorship
Type of Power that comes from having expertise in a particular area?
Expert Power
What are two paths to becoming a U.S. citizen?
Naturalization and Birth
What organizations fall under the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Courts and other Federal Courts
Total control over people lives
Totalitarianism
Type of power that comes from interpersonal relationships that are built?
Referent Power
What is the term that refers to an American citizen giving up their citizenship to live in a foreign country or becoming naturalized in another country?
Expatriation
Power is held by an individual or a group not accountable to the people
Absolute Monarch
Type of power that comes from the ability to influence through threats?
Coercive Power
Upon what founding documents do Americans base their common civic and political heritage?
Bill of Rights, Constitution and The Declaration of Independence