Three Branches of Government
what are the three branches of the government?
legislative, executive, and judicial.
What is the 1st amendment of the bill of rights?
The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise.
What is citizenship?
It is the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
What government is ruled by the few?
What is Oligarchy
What is federalism?
Federalism describes a system of government where some powers belong to the national government.
what does the executive branch do?
The executive branch consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies. This branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land. The following are executive branch organizations and agencies.
What is the 3rd amendment of the bill of rights?
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner.
What is naturalization?
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements by Congress.
What government is ruled by one person?
Autocracy
What is Local Government?
Local government the lowest tiers of governance or public administration within a particular sovereign state.
what does the judicial branch do?
What is 8th amendment of the bill of rights?
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
How do you become a U.S citizen.
You can become a U.S. citizen by birth or through naturalization.
How does the prime minister get elected in a parliamentary government?
The people vote on a candidate, the candidates then choose a prime minister.
!DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is "Borrow money" mean?
The federal government borrows money from the public by issuing securities-bills, and notes
what does the legislative branch do?
the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
what is the 5th amendment of the bill of rights
the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination.
What is the most important requirements to become a citizen?
at least 18 years old and have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years (or 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
What type of government is where the citizens hold the political power?
Democrazy
What is criminal law?
The federal government is prohibited by law from setting unfunded mandates.
what branch makes sure that all the branches don't have more power then the other?
To be sure that one branch does not become more powerful than the others, this is called checks and balances.
what is the most important amendment of the bill of rights?
he First and Second Amendments. The First Amendment is widely considered to be the most important part of the Bill of Rights.
What are the 5 requirements to become a u.s. citizen?
What are all the types of government?
Oligarchy, Democracy, Monarchy, Communism, Socialism, Anarchy, Autocracy, Republic
Why did we choose federalism?