Job of the Government
Any of the following: protects the people, makes laws, keeps order/peace, collects taxes
This is an economic and political system, property is collectively owned
Communism
Government type "Rule by a Few", "making the rich richer and the poor poorer"
Oligarchy
Government that's laws are traditionally based on holy books and religion
Theocracy
Which Constitutional Amendment defines citizenship?
14th Amendment
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Freedoms/Rights: Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the Government
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances or Separation of Powers
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
When is the last day you can turn in federal income tax forms?
April 15
To live and work legally here in the United States you must apply for...
Green Card
How long does it take a non American citizen, who marries an American citizen, to become a legal citizen?
3 years
What is the name of the process, if not born an American citizen, to become an American citizen?
Naturalization
A Civic Duty that is required
Any of the following: Obey the laws, pay taxes, men register for draft, jury duty, mandatory schooling
What is a Civic Responsibility (not required)?
Any of the following: Voting, Voice concerns, Respect diverse beliefs, Volunteer/Community service
