Three Branches of
Government
Government
True or False:
Congress is part of the Legislative Branch
True
What does RAPPS stand for?
Religion
Assembly
Petition
Press
Speech
What is naturalization?
The process of becoming a US citizen.
What is a monarchy?
A system of government that is run by a member of the royal family.
Define federalism
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
How many people are in Senate?
100 people.
What Amendment granted African Americans the right to vote?
15th Amendment
What amendment defines citizenship?
14th Amendment
What type of government is the US?
Democrazy
Federal
What is the Checks and Balances system? Why is it important?
Provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
435 people.
What Amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
1st Amendment through 10th Amendment.
What is the difference between Law if Soil and Law of Blood?
Law of Soil- Born in the US or US territory.
Law of Blood- At least one of your parents is a US citizen.
What Form of Government is ran by religion
a. Oligarchy
b. Theocracy
c. Autocracy
d. Socialism
b. Theocracy
Under what Article of the US Constitution is the Executive Branch?
Article II
What are the limitations to Freedom of Speech?
You can't say lies that hurt others' reputation
You can't
Can't cause havoc
What are the requirements for becoming a US citizen?
1. Be eligible
2. Apply
3. Interview & English & Civics Test
4. Oath of Allegiance
What makes the US a democracy?
The citizens vote for their leader.
In the judicial branch how long do they serve? Can they leave if they choose?
They serve for life. They can leave apon choice.
What did the Voting Amendments do for voting activity?
Since more groups of people could vote, there was more voting participation.
What are the steps of naturalization?
1. Be 18
2. Be a resident 5 years
3. Be Morally good
4. Speak Basic English
5. Take a US history class
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the difference between Indirect Democracy and Direct Democracy? What are 1 examples for both?
Direct Democracy where the people have an individual voice. ex. Switzerland
Indirect Democracy the people have a voice in government through elected officials. ex. USA
what are Expressed Implied and Inherent powers?
Expressed—levy taxes; coin money; declare war; raise an army. Implied—draft soldiers; regulate nuclear power. Inherent—control immigration; establish diplomatic relations.