Federal Government Powers and Citizenship

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the federal government powers, citizenship, and foundational American values.

Types of powers of the federal government

Enumerated powers, reserved powers, and concurrent powers.

What are powers only for the federal government?

These include the power to declare war, regulate interstate and foreign commerce, and conduct foreign affairs.

Formal revision of the Constitution

An amendment.

Values of de Tocqueville

Liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, populism, and laissez-faire.

Freedom of choice according to de Tocqueville

Individualism.

Motto meaning 'out of many, one'

'E Pluribus Unum'.

Motto highlighting consent of the governed

'We the People'.

Process of becoming a citizen

Naturalization.

Another term for the selected service

Military draft.

Examples of fiscal responsibilities

Paying taxes and budgeting.

Example of a good citizen

Voting in elections.

Options to become a citizen in the US

Birthright citizenship and naturalization.

Document that limits the power of the Government

The Constitution.

3 parts of the American Creed

Liberty, equality, and democracy.