Definitions
the principle by which government power is divided among different branches of government.
separation of powers
Synonym for Administrate
manage, oversee, direct
Antonym for Administrate
Neglect
The role of the executive branch is to ______________or carry out the laws created by Congress.
administrate
Enter the United States and be a lawful, permanent resident or a _________ _________holder.
Green Card
powers that are retained by the states.
reserved powers
Synonym for contradict
argue
Antonym for contradict
concur
People are entitled to be treated the same way under the laws, an idea known as _____________.
Equal protection
You need to be a resident of the United States for _____years.
5
the process by which a person born in another country can become an American citizen.
naturalization
Synonym for diminish
lessen
Antonym for diminish
add to
A person can become a citizen by being born on American soil or by going through a process called ______________-
Naturalization
If you are married to a United States citizen and living together you can become a citizen in _____years.
3
the rules the government must follow before it may limit or take away the rights of a citizen.
due process
Synonym for involve
include
Antonym for involve
leave out
Before the government can take away a person's rights or liberties, the government must follow a clear and consistent set of rules and procedures. This is called __________.
Due Process
What is the language you must be able to write, read and speak to become a citizen of the United States of America?
English
when government is subject to the will of the people
popular sovereignty
synonym for hot
burning
Antonym for hot
freezing
The powers that belong to the federal government alone are called________.
Enumerated Powers
What type of test do you need to pass to become a United States citizen?
United States Civics test (history and government)