topic 4 lesson 5-7 Flashcards
The Constitution divides power between the ____ and ____governments
federal, state
articles 1, 2, 3 describe the ________
3 branches
voting, obeying laws and rules, defend the nation, serve on juries, staying informed on public issues, and taking part in their community are all duties of ____________
responsible citizens
the _______ has been amended 17 times
constitution
the ___________ is the opening statement of the constitution
preamble
the ______:
equal representation,
six-year terms,
the Vice President is the president of the ____
senate
article __ declares the Constitution the “supreme law of the land”.
6
article __- President, Vice President, Cabinet,
the president serves a four-year term and cannot serve more than two terms,
the president is elected through the electoral college
2
26th amendment:
lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
the willingness to work for the good of the country and should be practiced by citizens is ____
civic virtue
article __- it contains a chief justice and 8 other justices
justices serve for life
3
the constitution is based on _________
7 basic principles
The Constitution has __ parts.
3
__________: state’s population,
two-year terms,
the leader is the Speaker of the House
house of representatives
must live in the U.S. for at least 5 years, apply for citizenship, take a citizenship test, undergo interviews, and take an oath of allegiance are all steps of _______
naturalization
