Foreign Policy & International Relations
What is the United Nations?
Global intergovernmental organization founded in 1945, international peace, security, cooperation, and human rights
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What is the principle that means no one is above the law?
Everyone, including government officials and leaders, must follow the law
Which amendment defines citizenship in the United States?
14th Amendment
What are the three levels of federal courts?
District Courts
Courts of Appeals (Circuit Courts)
The U.S. Supreme Court
Name one way the President deals with foreign policy.
Negotiating treaties and conducting diplomacy with other nations
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
What is the system called that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?
Checks and Balances
Name one obligation of a US citizen.
Serve on a jury
What is the main goal of public policy?
Promote the general welfare by ensuring that citizens are secure, able to pursue their goals, and live in an ordered, stable society
What was the decades-long conflict between the US and the Soviet Union called?
Cold War
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
How does the Judicial Branch check the Executive Branch?
Declare executive actions unconstitutional
Name one responsibility of a US citizen.
Vote in elections
What is the role of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
Raises and distributes money to influence elections and legislation
What country were the two 'Gulf Wars' fought against?
Hint: Mr. Lilly fought in one of these wars.
Iraq
How many articles are in the US Constitution?
7 Articles
What is the term for powers held only by state governments?
Reserved Powers
What are the two ways to become a natural born citizen?
By being born on U.S. soil
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By being born abroad to at least one U.S. citizen parent
What is the main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
Direct democracy, citizens vote directly on laws and policies themselves
Representative democracy, citizens elect officials who make decisions on their behalf
Name one international organization that provides humanitarian aid.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
State the goals and guiding principles of the new government
What are powers shared by both the national and state governments called?
Concurrent powers
List one step in the naturalization process.
Answers will vary
Take and pass the U.S. citizenship test
What is the executive called in a parliamentary system?
Prime Minister