Citizenship
This method of becoming a citizen requires that you be born to a US citizen parent.
What is the law of blood?
When a reporter investigates and discovers a government official has been taking bribes, the media is acting as . . .
What is watchdog?
This Article of the Constitution established the legislative branch.
Article 1
Relgion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech are collectively referred to as . . .
What are the 5 Freedoms
This colonial American group argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution.
Who were the Federalists?
This obligation of a citizen helps ensure a fair justice system.
What is jury duty?
This constitutional principle requires publicly known and standard procedures for government
What is due process?
The US Senate has this many members.
What is 100?
This Constitutional Amendment has NEVER been used in a SCOTUS ruling so don't make room for the Army just yet!
What is the 3rd Amendment?
This colonial group opposed a strong national government, prefering State authority.
Who were the Anti-Federalists.
This term refers to a person who moves to a new country and plans to stay permanently.
What is an immigrant?
This term refers to a government whose powers are clearly defined by law
What is limited government?
Articles of impeachment are entered and voted on in this chamber.
What is the House of Representatives?
District of Columbia v. Heller concerned this Constitutional Amendment.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
When the members of a society agree on behavioral norms, THIS exists.
What is a social contract?
Male citizens must register with this program when they turn 18.
What is Selective Service?
This is the "place" where citizens discuss the important topics of their society.
What is the public sphere?
Under the US Constitution, the power to levy taxes is a ___________ power.
What is shared?
The 4th Amendment to the Constitution protects you against (this)
What is unlawful search (and seizure).
Environmentalists support a group called Greenpeace because it works for environmental goals. This is an example of
What is a (special) interest group?
18 years old, legal resident 5+ years, English proficient, good character, passes a test - applies for this "type" of citizenship.
What is naturalized?
Issues the government considers important enough to act on
What is the public agenda?
Under the US Constitution, education is this kind of power.
Reserved (to the States)
These two Amendments together guarantee jury trials in both criminal and civil cases.
What ar the 6th and 7th?
This constitutional principle holds that NO person is above the law.
What is rule of law?