Three Branches of Government
The Legislative Branch comes from Article ____
The right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
This amendment defines citizenship.
14th amendment.
A government ruled by a queen or king.
Monarchy.
The highest court in the land.
What is Supreme court?
The Bill of Rights are the first __ amendments of the U.S Constitution.
10.
What is a resident?
Someone who lives in a place for a minimum period of time.
What are the two types of democracy?
Direct and Indirect Democracy.
What are the three requirements to run for House of Representatives?
1) Be at least 25 years old
2) Be a U.S citizen for at least 7 years
3) Live in the state where the district is located
The 1st amendment guarantees 5 rights known as?
RAPPS.
What is the phrase to be born a U.S citizen?
"Birthright Citizenship."
A society where there is NO government.
Anarchy.
What is federalism?
Central government SHARES power with the state government.
Which role in the Executive Branch appoints cabinet member's commissions, and federal judges?
Chief Executive
The 6th Amendment was the result of a court case that happened in 1963 called?
Gideon V. Wainwright.
What are the requirements to be granted citizenship?
1) Be at least 18 years old.
2) Be a resident of the U.S for at least 5 years.
3) Be a good moral character.
4) Be able to read and speak basic english.
Economic system that limits individual ownership.
Socialism.
What is the difference between a minority leader and a majority leader?
- A minority leader is the head of a political party with least members in a legislative body.
- A majority leader is the head of a political party with more members in a legislative body.
What are one of the three ways you can sued?
1) Breach or break a contract.
2) Destroy or damage property.
3) Libel or Slander.
What is the difference between Law of Soil and Law of Blood?
- Law of Blood: overseas but at least one of your parents is a U.S citizen.
- Law of Soil: in any of the 50 states.
Double Jeopardy:
Which country is an example of communism?
Russia.