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

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

Power comes from the people

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

Republics emphasize the rule of law

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

Leaders are elected by the people and serve at their will

Government is a system of elected representatives

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

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

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

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

The people have the ultimate authority in a democracy

The system prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful

Government is based on the consent of the governed

Each branch has its own distinct powers and responsibilities

The system helps maintain a balance of power and prevent tyranny

Individual rights are protected by the Constitution

Established the principle of implied powers for the federal government

Government powers are clearly defined and restricted

Checks and balances prevent government overreach

Interstate commerce regulation falls under federal jurisdiction

Government interference in personal liberties is minimized

States have reserved powers not granted to the federal government

Established the principle of judicial review

Involved a dispute over the constitutionality of a national bank

Supremacy Clause establishes federal laws as supreme

Involved a dispute over a judicial appointment

Division of powers between national and state governments

Power is limited and not guaranteed

Cooperative federalism encourages state and federal collaboration

Levy Taxes

Establish Local Governments

Borrow Money

Education

Coin Money

Establish a National Currency

Regulate Immigration

Establish a National Military

Declare War

Regulate Foreign Commerce

Do things "Necessary and Proper"

Establish Post Offices

Build Roads

Create Courts

Provide for the Common Defense

Issue Licenses

Conduct Elections

Build Bridges

Regulate Intrastate Commerce

Ratify Amendments