people & politics
how old do you have to be to be able to vote?
18 years old
what is the main role of the legislative branch?
make laws for the nation
how long is a governors term?
4 years
what is original jurisdiction?
the power to hear a case first.
what 2 ways can a person become a US citizen?
by birth or by naturalization
what is the main way voters get their information about candidates, policies, and campaign events?
the media
what is the legislative branch also known as?
US congress
can a governor serve 2 consecutive terms?
no
what is the heighest VA court?
the VA supreme court.
what amendment defines citizenship?
14th amendment
what is the role of pole watchers?
to ensure fairness and make sure rules are followed.
article 1
what is the role of the chief executive?
runs agencies and departments.
what jurisdiction does VA court of appeals hold?
appellate
how many years does a person have to live in the US for naturaization?
3-5 years
what is the purpose of interest groups?
focus on specific issues, influence government peacefully
how many chambers does Congress have?
two
what is an executive check on legislative?
veto bills
what is appellate jurisdiction?
the right to review a decision of a lower court.
what are civic duties?
things you must do or else face legal consequenses
what is a political party?
a group of people who share similar ideas about government.
what does the structure come from?
great compromise
what is an executive check on judicial?
appoint judges
what jurisdiction does the Va supreme court have?
appellate and limited original
what are civic responsiblities?
things you should do but there are no consequences if you do not