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Chapter 2 Lesson 3
Practicing Citizenship
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The sharing of power between the national government and the state governments is called ______. | the federal system |
| The ability of a branch of government to limit the power of another branch is called ______. | checks and balances |
| The judicial branch has the power to ______. | declare laws unconstitutional |
| The legislative branch has the power to ______. | override a veto |
| Which branch of government has the power to impeach, or remove from office, members of other branches? | the legislative branch |
| Which of the following is a duty of citizenship? | obeying all federal, state, and local laws |
| Naturalization is ______. | a process by which a person can become a U.S. citizen |
| Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of citizenship? | voting |
| Which of the following is a right of citizenship? | attending peaceful gatherings to protest issues |
| Being a global citizen means ______. | staying informed on global issues and trying to make the world a better place |
| From where do many of the United States' key ideas for government come? | Ancient Greece & Rome |
| In which type of government do citizens vote for officials? | Representative Government |
| Why does the United States government have separation of powers? | To make sure no one branch can become too powerful |
| What does it mean when citizens have the right to freedom of expression? | Citizens can speak and write openly |
| What is naturalization? | The process of applying for and being granted citizenship. |
| The ___________________________________ is the highest law in the United States. | U. S. Constitution |
| The federal government is split into ____________________ equal parts. | three |
| The executive branch of the government includes the office of the ____________________. | president |
| Civic participation means that citizens must carry out certain duties and ____________________. | responsibilities |
| Being a ____________________ citizen means learning about the different issues that affect the world as a whole. | global |