Citizenship
If your parent U.S. citizens, your sister was born in Jamaica. What is the name of the process?
Law of Blood
The U.S. supported South Vietnam to stop the spread of communism. What is the name of this war?
Vietnam War
Interest groups hire ______ to see what kind of laws government is passing and if it affects them.
Lobbyist
Who make the laws for the city they govern?
City Council
Identify two positions in the Florida Legislative Branch
State Representative and State Senator
What is the name of the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?
The United States declared was on Germany and Japan. What is the name of this war?
World War II
Citizens use the _______ to monitor government.
Media
Law created by either the city council or county commissioners that apply only locally.
ordinances
True/ or False
State Representative needs to be 18 and live in Florida for 2 years
True
obey laws, paying taxes, serving on juries , defending the nation, registering for selective service.
The United States was concerned that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. What is the name of this War?
Gulf War II
As a ____________ , the media keeps watch over the government to see if they are doing anything wrong.
Clue: bark
Watchdog
Executive leader of the local government
Mayor/ County Commissioner
What a state law is called?
Statute
What is the last step of naturalization process?
Give the oath of alligiance
The USSR (Soviet Russia) decided to put missiles in Cuba to threaten the U.S. President Kennedy.
Cuban Missile Crisis
What ways citizens can influence the government?
Identify two ways
Petition
Vote
Join Interest groups
This group of elected officials run the local school system. They decide on the budget, school calendars
Where are the guaranteed rights to the citizens outlined in the Florida Constitution.
Declaration of Rights
Why is it important for citizens to be active participants in the community?
Community service helps the common good.
After sinking of the Lusitania, the U.S. entered the war and fought with the Allied Forces.
World War I
Favoring one view over another (Stereotype)
Bias
Identify three / or four services the local government provides the community
Collect waste and recycling
Provides police to protect citizens and enforce the law
Provide clean drinking water
Collect property taxes to maintain schools and roads
Provide hospitals to help with emergencies
Who need to be 30 Years old and Live in the State of Florida for 7 years
Which branch of government this person represent?
Govenor / Executive Branch