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chapter 2- lesson 3

practicing citezenship

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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
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
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