Citizenship
How can someone become a citizen of the United States?
By birth or Naturalization.
Why was the Bill Of Rights added?
to protect individual freedoms like speech, religion, and fair trials.
What article is the Legislative Branch in the constitution?
Article 1.
What jurisdiction does district courts have?
original jurisdiction.
How does the Governer shape VA policy?
2 year budget, proposing state legislation, sign or veto bills passed by general assembly, and enfore laws passed by general assmebly
How have immigration policies over time influenced our society?
Led to and increasingly diverse society.
What did delegates debate?
Representation, Taxation, Slave trade, and individual rights.
What is the Legislative branch also known as?
U.S Congress.
What jurisdiction does the circuit court have?
Originial and Appellate jurisdiction.
What are checks on executive?
Legislative check- impeach governer
judicial check- declare executive actions unconstitutional
What is a citizen?
A citizen is an individual with certain rights, who by birth or naturalization shows allegiance to the government and fulfills certain duties.
What 2 houses of Congress was in the Great Compromise?
House of delegates and Senate.
What is the main role of the Legislative branch?
Makes laws for the nation.
What jurisdiction does the court of appeals have?
appellate jurisdiction.
What are Executive checks?
on legislative- veto bills
on judicial- appoint judges
What Ammendment defines citizenship
14th Ammendment.
What is the Virginia plan?
Representation based on state population.
What are powers of Congress?
Approves annual budget, confirms presidential appointments, declares war, raises revenue through taxes and other levies, and regulates interstate and foreign trade.
What jurisdiction does the supreme court have?
appellate and limited original jurisdiction.
What are roles of the Governer?
Cheif of state, Cheif legislator, Cheif Executive, Cheif of party, Commander-in-cheif, and Cheif citizen.
How can a person become a citizen through naturalization?
Move to the U.S leaggaly and live there for 3-5 years, Then apply for naturalization, then Take and pass the naturalization citizenship test, then take the oath of alligence.
What is the New Jersey plan?
Equal representation for all states.
Why does Congress matter?
Congress is the most basic form of representative government.
What are the levels of courts for the state of Virginia?
District courts, circuit court, court of appeals, supreme court.
What are the primary roles of the members of the executive branch at state level?
Governer, Lt. Governer, and Attorney General