Government Principles and Citizenship review

Someone born in Africa to parents who are US citizens.

Someone born in the USA.

Someone who legally lives in the USA for 2 months.

A three year old child whose parents become US citizens.

To be born to a parent who is a citizen.

To be born in the USA.

To take a citizenship test.

To be invited to become a citizen.

Voting

Serving on a jury

Running for President

Getting a driver's license

Government powers are divided among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial

Citizens have the right to vote and participate in decision-making

Government is based on the consent of the governed

Leaders are elected by the people and serve at their will

Power comes from the people

Each branch has the ability to limit the actions of the other branches

Republics emphasize the rule of law

The system helps maintain a balance of power and prevent tyranny

The people have the ultimate authority in a democracy

The goal is to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

The system prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

The executive, legislative, and judicial branches have distinct powers and responsibilities

The system ensures a balance of power among the branches of government

Each branch has its own distinct powers and responsibilities

Government is a system of elected representatives

Each branch of government has the power to check the other branches

Division of powers between national and state governments

Individual rights are protected by the Constitution

Government powers are clearly defined and restricted

Established the principle of judicial review

States have reserved powers not granted to the federal government

Power is limited and not guaranteed

Involved a dispute over the constitutionality of a national bank

Supremacy Clause establishes federal laws as supreme

Cooperative federalism encourages state and federal collaboration

Interstate commerce regulation falls under federal jurisdiction

Government interference in personal liberties is minimized

Established the principle of implied powers for the federal government

Checks and balances prevent government overreach

Involved a dispute over a judicial appointment

Issue Licenses

Conduct Elections

Establish Local Governments

Regulate Intrastate Commerce

Coin Money

Regulate Foreign Commerce

Levy Taxes

Establish a National Currency

Borrow Money

Education

Establish a National Military

Create Courts

Build Roads

Regulate Immigration

Do things "Necessary and Proper"

Build Bridges

Declare War

Provide for the Common Defense

Ratify Amendments

Establish Post Offices