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100

What is a "bill?"

an idea for a law

100

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

Congress

100
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
the President
100
What is the name of the most important court in the country?
the Supreme Court
100
Who can veto a bill if he or she does not agree with it?
The President
100

What is naturalization?

The process whereby a non-resident becomes a citizen of a country.

200
What does veto mean?
to say "no" to a bill; to reject
200
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
200

How many years can someone be President?


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eight years (two terms of four years each)

200

How many Supreme Court justices are there?


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nine

200

Who gets to vote for the people in the Legislative Branch?


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the people of the US who are 18 years or older

200

What is "due process"?

Due process protects citizens from actions taken by the government that would deprive them of life, liberty, or property.

300

What is federalism?

The United States Government and state governments share power.

300

How many people are in the Senate?


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100

300
How old must someone be to be President?
35 years old
300

For how long can a person be a Supreme Court justice?


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for life or until he or she retires

300
Which branch of government decides if a law that was passed is fair?
Judicial Branch
300

What is "equal protection"?

Equal protection is a constitutional guarantee that all people in the United States are treated equally under the law. (No discrimination.)

400

What is a republic?


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It is a government whereby the people choose representatives to make laws and so forth.

400

How are the numbers of members of the House of Representatives for each state decided?

by population.

400

Can someone who is born outside of the U.S. but becomes a citizen of the U.S. run for President?

No.

400

What is the job of the Judicial Branch?


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to interpret the law

400

Who decides who the justices on the Supreme Court are and who has to approve them?


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the President selects them and the Senate approves them

400

What does "impeach" mean?



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Impeachment is the process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office.

500

What is a constitution?

a plan for the government

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What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
to make the laws
500
What is the job of the executive branch?
to make sure that the laws are enforced. ( To make sure people follow the law)
500
What is the capital city of the United States of America?
Washington D.C.
500
What does the term "checks and balances" mean?
to make sure that all the laws and powers are fair so that one person or group cannot have all the power
500

According to our text, what is probably the most important responsibility of being an American citizen?

Voting