social studies

Equal protection

fair protection for everyone no matter race, religion, etc.

Naturalization

the legal process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of the USA

Reserved powers

 powers that are reserved by the states. public school, regulate alcoholic beverages , conduct elections, establish local governments, regulate trade in their state, licenses for 16 yr olds

Enumerated powers

powers that are clearly listed in the constitution and only given by the federal government. Coin money, conduct foreign trade, declare war, maintain armed forces, regulate inner state and foreign relations.

Limited Government

A government that only has as much power as necessary to carry out their jobs.

Due process

the rules the government must follow before it can take away the rights of a citizen.

Concurrent powers

powers that are shared from the state and federal government. Levy and collect taxes, borrow money, establish courts, define crimes and set punishments, claim private property for public use.

Popular sovereignty

a government is subject to the will of the people.

Judicial Review

the power of a court to judge if an action is or isn’t constitutional.

Implied power

a power that is suggested but not “spelled” out.

What are the requirements to be POTUS?

You must be 35  years old , born in the USA, and lived in the country for 14 years

       What does bicameral mean?

Bicameral means have two branches

What is the POTUS term length

4 to 8 years depending on if they are elected again.

What are the duties of the Legislative Branch?

To vote on what happens in the government.

Where does the Legislative Branch meet?

They meet in the capitol building.

   What are the requirements to be a US representative?

You must be at least 25 years old and be a US citizen of 7 years.

   How is representation in the House decided?

Representation in the house is decided by population

   How many representatives does PA have?

Pa has 17 representatives

   What are the requirements to be a US senator?

You must be at least 30 years old and lived in the US for 9 years.

  How many Senators does each state have?

Each state has 2

How does a bill become a law?

The senate will vote if it should or should not then it will go to the president and then if they like it. It will become a law.

   What are the three types of federal courts?

The US districts court, the supreme court, and 13 court of appeals.

      What are the requirements to be a Supreme Court justice?

there are none

What is the process for someone to become a Supreme Court Justice?

The president has to select them.

What is the traditional amount of SCOTUS justices?

9

  How long is a justice’s term?

Till death or retirement or if fired

    Where does the SCOTUS meet?

In the supreme court in Washington D.C

What is the Electoral College?

the U.S. system for electing the President and Vice President, where citizens vote for a slate of "electors" who then cast the actual votes

Head speaker of the house

mike johnson

minority speaker of the house

Hakeem Jeffries

our representative for PA district 4

Madeleine dean

senate majority leader

john Thune

minority senate leader

chuck schumer

who are the Pa senators

John fetterman and dave mcormick