citizenship
What is one way a person is automatically considered a US citizen?
Born in US or US soil - military base or territory.
Parents are US citizens.
What are the 5 freedoms in the 1st amendment?
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
What are the two political parties?
Democrat & republican
What are the 3 branches of government?
Judicial, executive, legislative
what is the name of a proposed law?
A bill
What amendment in the constitution outlines citizenship?
14th amendment.
what was the name of the first draft of the constitution that was scrapped only 8 years later?
Articles of confederation.
What is usually found in political campaigns to influence voters’ decision? (Definitions - misleading information & one sided opinions)
Propaganda & bias
Constitutional principle that creates three separate branches with different governmental powers?
Separation of powers
In what year was the declaration of independence written?
1776
Name at least 2 duties of a citizen.
Pay taxes
Jury duty
Military Draft
Follow the law
What amendment did the Virginia statute of religious freedom inspire?
The 1st amendment.
What is a goal/purpose of 3rd parties?
To introduce new topics that main party candidates aren’t focusing on.
Of government has the ability to override a presidential veto on a bill?
Legislative
Which of the founding fathers was against the creation of political parties?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson
What is are 2 requirements to apply for citizenship?
Over 18
Legal resident in US for 3-5 years
Good moral character
Pass the citizenship test
Take oath
What group of documents supported the ratification of the constitution and warned of the dangers of factions?
The federalist papers
What were the political parties called before they were called democrats & republicans?
Federalists & anti-federalists
Which branch of government must introduce debate and vote on bills?
Legislative
What is the name of the system that officially elects the president and vice president? How many votes are necessary to win the election?
Electoral college, 270.
Who did the 14th amendment also specifically give citizenship to? They weren't previously considered citizens?
Native Americans
Name one of the voting rights amendment - name the # of the amendment and who it gave the right to vote to.
15th - freed slaves - men only
19th - women
23rd - gave DC residents right to vote
24th - got rid of poll tax
26th - lowered age to 18
Which political party would support a bill that makes the naturalization process quicker and simpler?
Democrat
Which branch has the power to deem laws unconstitutional?
Judicial
What do households receive in the economic flow chart?
Wages from businesses and services from the government.