Citizenship and Immigration
How many years do you have to live in the U.S. to apply for naturalization
3-5 years
Which amendment granted women the right to vote
19th amendment
What is the main purpose of the legislative branch
To make laws
What is the role of the Judicial Branch
Interpret laws
What Federal tax is taken from your paycheck from your job
Income tax
What are the 2 ways a person can become a citizen
By birth/naturalization
What is a political party
A group of people who share similar ideas about government.
Which article established the Legistlative Branch
The first article
Which article established the Judicial Branch
The third article
(________) is the inability to satisfy all wants and at the same time, (limited resources, unlimited wants)
Scarcity
What is the most important civic responsibility
Voting
What did the 15th amendment grant
Granted African American men the right to vote.
What is the total number of people in congress. (House of Reps, Senate)
535 (435 House of Reps, 100 Senate)
What Supreme Court case established Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
What is a proprietorship
A business with a single owner that takes all of the risks
What is the most important civic duty
Obeying the law
What were the first 2 major political parties
The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Who is is the "leader" of the Senate
The Vice President
How many Justices serve in the Supreme Court and why
9, so there isn't a tie
What are the 4 fundamental economic concepts (resources)
Natural, Human, Capital, Entrepreneurship.
What is the 4th and last step of naturalization
Taking an Oath of Allegiance
When did political parties first form and why?
They began with debates over the U.S. Constitution in the 1790's
Which plan came up with the number of members in the House of Representatives, Which plan came up with the number of members in the Senate. What is the combination of these 2 plans called.
1 Virginia Plan
2 New Jersey Plan
3 Great Compromise
Who is the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court as of 2026
John G. Roberts, Jr.
What acts as a legal entity with limited liability based on investment