How to become a naturalized citizen
How old must you be to apply for citizenship?
18 years or older
What is an NGO?
Nongovernmental organization that helps people, work for human rights
Who can suggest bills?
Private citizens, the president, special interest groups
What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
1. Freedom of Speech/Expression
2. Freedom of Religion
3. Freedom to assemble peacefully
4. Freedom of the press
5. Freedom to petition the government
What is a Parliamentary government?
When an executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to command the confidence if the legislature
What is the last step for becoming a citizen?
Take on oath to pledge their allegiance to the US
What are Sanctions?
Limit or refusal to trade with other countries as a form of punishment
Where does a bill go to for consideration?
A standing commitee
What are the main points of the 5th amendment?
Due Process for everyone
No double jeopardy
Eminent domain
No self incrimination
You don't have to testify against yourself
A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the mens of production distribution, and exchange should be owned by the community as a whole
What is Socialism?
How long must you have legally lived in the US for?
5 years legally
What is Al Qaeda and the Taliban?
AQ- terrorist organization from the middle east( Afghanistan ) that caused 9/11 attacks.
T- political group that took over Afghanistan and aalowed al Qaeda to reside there
What are the three things that can happen to a bill once approved?
A. They pass the bill to the full chamber
B. They make changes to it
C. They " kill the bill "
The manufacturing, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors within the US is hereby prohibited?
What is the 18th amendment?
A political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works is paid according to their abilities and needs
What is Communism?
What must you have proven to be viable for citizenship?
· be of good moral character
· no felonies
What was the Cold War?
A nonviolent conflict between the US and Soviet Union over that spread of communism ( 1940s - 1991 )
Who must the bill get a majority vote by to go to the president?
Majority vote of both houses
The amendment that repealed the 18th amendment
The 21st amendment
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected by representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
What is a republic?
What are all three tests you must take to become a citizen?
· an English test
· a writing test
· a civics test about our government and US history
A list of people's basic rights from the UN, 1948
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Once it goes to the president, he can sign into law or veto it, if he vetoes it, what is the one way Congress can override that veto?
Congress can override it with a 2/3 vote in both houses
Set term limits for the President
Amendment 22
Head of government leads an executive branch that is seperate from the legislative branch
What is a presidential government?