Judicial branch
What to people disagree on in civil cases?
Recover damages or receive compensation
How can you become a citizen.
By birth or naturalization.
What is Federalism?
The division of power between the federal and state governments
What is the electoral Collage?
system used to elect the President and Vice President of the United States
What is scarcity?
the inability to satisfy all wants and needs at the same time
What is jurisdiction?
The power to over see or rule on a case.
What amendment is citizenship defined?
14th amendment
What is Reserved powers?
reserved for the states & protected by the 10th Amendment
What article of the U.S constitution defines the executive branch.
Article two
What is Opportunity cost?
what is given up from the second-best alternative when a choice is made
What is the highest court?
The U.S Supreme Court
Who is a citizen?
certain rights, who by birth or naturalization shows allegiance to the government and fulfills certain duties.
What is Enumerated Powers?
listed in the Constitution for the federal government
What system do most states use in the electoral Collage?
The Winner-takes-all
What is being Fiscal Responsibility mean?
taking control of your money by making smart decisions about how you earn, spend, and save it
What is U.S District court?
Judge, jury ( can function without), Original Jurisdiction.
How have immigration policies over time influenced our society?
increasingly diverse society, various labor markets and increased cultural diversity
What is Concurrent powers?
powers shared by both levels
What are the key powers of the President?
Prepares annual budget for Congress
Gives the State of the Union address to set national goals
Appoints:Cabinet officers,Ambassadors,Federal judges,Oversees federal departments, agencies, and regulatory commissions
How do you know what type of economy a place is?
Type of economy is based on how much the government is involved in making decisions
What type of judge or jury does the U.S Court of Appeals have?
Panel of judges, No jury
How can a person become a citizen through Naturalization?
Move to the US legally and live there for 3-5 years
Apply for Naturalization
Take and pass the naturalization citizenship test
Take the Oath of Allegiance
How do you amend they VA Constitution?
Step 1: Proposal
General Assembly or Constitutional Convention
Step 2: Ratification
Majority of voters of VA (referendum)
What does the chief Diplomat do?
directs foreign policy
What is equilibrium price?
point where supply and demand meet.