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- 2. What is the process by which a non-citizen becomes a U.S. citizen?
- 3. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
- 9. What is the group in Congress with members based on state populations?
- 10. Citizen What is the term for someone who is legally recognized as a member of the U.S.?
- 11. term What is the six-year period that senators serve called?
- 12. Who is the head of the executive branch?
- 15. review What is the power of courts to determine whether laws are constitutional?
- 17. Court What is the highest court in the United States?
- 20. What is the name of the document that outlines how the U.S. government works?
- 22. the People What document begins with the words “We the People”?
- 23. What do we call the idea for a new law before it is passed?
- 24. laws What is the responsibility of citizens to follow the rules of their country?
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- 1. What is the name of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
- 4. branch Which branch of government ensures laws are enforced?
- 5. Amendment Which part of the Constitution protects freedoms like speech and religion?
- 6. Declaration of Human Rights What document describes basic rights for everyone in the world?
- 7. of powers What do we call the idea that government power is divided among different branches?
- 8. of speech What is the term for the freedoms like speech and religion protected by the Constitution?
- 13. What term describes a government where people elect their leaders?
- 14. What do we call a government where power is shared between the national and state levels?
- 16. What system ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful?
- 18. trade What do we call the exchange of goods and services between countries?
- 19. service What is the responsibility of citizens to help decide a court case?
- 21. of the House What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?