Executive Test Part 2 Flashcards
How many people lived in America in 1790
3,929,214
What is the Census
When the US Government counts every citizen in America every 10 years
When was the Census Bureau created
1902
What is the Census Bureau
A group that organize the national population count
One Representative for every how many Americans
747k Americans
What is a major use for the Census
Apportionment
The Process of becoming American
Naturalization
What are the qualifications for being able to go through Naturalization
18 years old, Luve there for five years, good record, knows English, and pass the citiznenship test
What can speed up the process of Naturalization
Serving in the military
What are the 5 responsibilities of a US citizen
Social Contract, Education, Taxation, Armed Forces, and the Justice System
What is the Social Contract
agreement to give up rights to be
protected.
What is Education
Attending School
What are taxes
Residents are required to give a portion of their money to the
government
What is Military Service
young men between the ages of 18-25 must register with the Selective Service.
Appearing in Court
citizens are bound by law to appear in court if required as either
a defendant or witness.
What are Reserved Powers
Powers granted to the states by the US Constitution.
How many Amendments did Alabama have
948
What are the three things the states agreed on
Full Faith and Credit, extradition, and joint building projects.
What is Full Faith and Credit
Each state must recognize and accept the records from
the other states.
What is extradition
the return of fugitives of the law from one state to another.
What is Layer Cake Federalism
when the roles of each level of government are
separate and clearly defined
What is Marble Cake Federalism
the mixing of authority and responsibilities in
societies and programs, where roles are no longer clearly defined.
What is Layer Cake Federalism also known as
Dual Federalism
What is Marble Cake Federalism also known as
Cooperative Federalism
