Three Branches of Government
Which Article does the Legislative Branch come from?
What amendment defines citizenship?
14th amendment
A form of government ruled by a king or queen.
True or False: The federal government is weak?
True
Which court is the highest court in the land?
The 1st amendment guarantees 5 rights known as?
RAPPS
Someone who lives in a place for a minimum period of time.
A resident
What are the two types of democracy?
Indirect and direct
True or False: Government receives power from state/regional government.
True
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 6th amendment was the result of a court case that happened in 1963 called?
Gideon V. Wainwright.
What is another name for being born a U.S Citizen?
"Birthright Citizenship"
A society where there is NO government.
Anarchy
Central government SHARES power with the state government. This is known as __
Federalism
What role of the Executive Branch enforces federal law, treaties, court decisions, and writes executive orders?
Chief Executive.
What is the 8th amendment?
The 8th amendment guarantees that punishments will be fair and not cruel.
What are the four requirements to be granted citizenship?
2) Be a resident of the U.S for at least five years
3) Be of good moral character
4) Be able to read and speak basic english
What is socialism?
Economic system that limits individual ownership.
What two countries are modern examples of federal government?
Canada and the United States
What is the difference between a majority and minority leader?
- A majority leader is the head of a political party, it has most members in a legislative body.
- A minority leader is the head of a political party, it has the least members in a legislative body.
What are three ways you can get sued?
1) Breach or break a contract
2) Destroy or damage property
3) Libel or Slander
What is the difference between the law of soil and law of blood?
- Law of soil is in any of the 50 states
- Law of blood is overseas, but at least one of your parents is a U.S citizen
Double Jeopardy:
What country is an example of Communism?Russia
What is another word for Federal?
- "Friends"
- "Unified" or one.