WorksheetsCivics Background Knowledge List 2
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 2mins
the state or fact of have a duty to deal with something or having control over someone; the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.
authority
citizenship
responsibility
civics
Branch of government that carries out laws.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Congress
Branch of government that makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Olive Branch
Executive Branch
an assembly or council usually possessing high deliberative and legislative functions; in the United States, there are 100 members- part of Congress.
House of Representatives
President
Student Council
Senate
A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community.
immigrant
student
citizen
artist
A person born in the U.S. or whose parents are U.S. citizens.
birthright citizen
naturalized citizen
immigrant
green card citizen
A legal permanent resident that passes a test to show they understand history and Constitution of the US and becomes a citizen.
immigrant
birthright citizen
naturalized citizen
citizen
a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
immigrant
naturalized citizen
birthright citizen
homeroom student
a legal status and permission for an immigrant to live and work in the United States for an unlimited time.
immigrant
permanent resident
naturalized citizen
birthright citizen
dispute; debate; quarrel
authority
responsibility
teenage conversation
controversy
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
controversy
authority
responsibility
Presidency
Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly; interprets the laws
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Military Branch
a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
controversy
detention
impeachment
authority
the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of members from each state, depending on population- 435 members .
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Executive Cabinet
