Spring Interim Review

What are the two ways someone can become a citizen of the United States?

• By winning a lottery or being appointed by the government

• Born on U.S. land/territory or being born to a parent who has U.S. citizenship

• By purchasing citizenship or marrying a U.S. citizen

• By living in the U.S. for 10 years or more

What is the process called that allows someone to become a U.S. citizen if they are not born in the U.S.?

• Immigration Process

• Citizenship Test

• Naturalization Process

• Visa Application

What does the principle "Consent of the governed" mean?

• Citizens must obey all government orders without question

• Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights

• The government can act without the approval of the people

• The government is chosen by a select group of elites

What does the principle "Rule of Law" imply?

• Only government officials must follow the law

• Everyone must follow the law

• Laws can be ignored if inconvenient

• Laws apply only to citizens, not to visitors

What is meant by "Limited Government"?

• Government has unlimited power

• Government is not all powerful and may only do those things the people have given it the power to do

• Government can do anything it wants

• Government is limited to only economic decisions

What is the definition of "Democracy"?

• A system where the government controls all aspects of life

• A system of government where the people rule

• A system where only the wealthy have power

• A system where the military rules

What does "Representative Government" mean?

• The government is run by a single ruler

• The people elect public office holders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf

• Only representatives can vote in elections

• Government officials are appointed by foreign powers

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making the law?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

Who is part of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• President

• Senate

What power does the Judicial branch have?

• Declares war

• Executes the law

• Interprets the Constitution

• Taxes