Citizenship
What is a citizen?
A person with rights and privileges.
when the power of the government is within the people?
what is the U.S constitution?
The document is known as the supreme law of the land and the foundation of the national government
What is the judicial branch?
The 3 branch of the United States government and its the federal courts.
What is the state government?
Government that is not by the president and has powers reserved the state that it is in
What amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, petition?
The first amendment
what are some ways people can get involved with the law making process?
they can vote, speak, attend things to make their opinion known
how many amendments are in the constitution?
There are 27 amendments in the constitution
How many justices does the judicial branch have?
9 Justices
the federal government is the government that is listed in the constitution and is reserved to the president, congress and the courts of the United states
What are 2 ways that someone can become a citizen?
Born a U.S citizen or applying for naturalization
How many house of representatives does Virginia have based of 2026?
11 representatives
When was the articles of confederation written?
1776-1777
What is the lowest federal court?
U.S district court
What is the district court?
District court is the court that people go for misdemeanors or low charges but against them
What age must you be to be able to vote?
18+ or if not a citizen apply for naturalization and then vote
True or false voting is a duty?
False it is a responsibility
When was the constitution of America written?
Summer of 1787
What court would a child go for misdemeanor charges?
The district courts
juvenile and domestic relations court
Is Puerto Rico a part of U.S territory?
true
Who can get involved with influencing law making?
People and the president
The constitution promises the persuit of what?
The pursuit of happiness
What is the highest federal court?
The U.S supreme court
what type of jurisdiction does a circuit court have?
general jurisdiction