What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
N400 Vocabulary: What does the word "spouse" mean?
Husband or Wife
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
How does a judge become a justice on the Supreme Court?
The President nominates him or her and Congress approves the nomination.
N-400 Vocabulary: What is a "weapon"?
Did you EVER sell, give, or provide weapons to any person?
A weapon is something that is used to hurt another person or animal.
Name your U.S. Representative.
Brian Higgins
Name the branch of government informally called "the courts."
The Judicial Branch
N-400 Vocabulary: What does the word "overdue" mean?
Do you owe any overdue Federal, state, or local taxes?
Something that is late or after the due date
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
N-400 Vocabulary: What does it mean to be a "habitual drunkard"?
Have you EVER been a habitual drunkard?
Someone who drinks alcohol everyday
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
6 years
N-400 Vocabulary: What does it mean to be a "non-US resident"?
Have you called yourself a "non-U.S. resident" on a Federal, state, or local tax return since you became a lawful permanent resident?
Someone who does not live in the United States
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
N-400 Vocabulary: What does the word "register" mean?
Have you EVER registered to vote in any Federal, state, or local election in the United States?
To sign up or to apply
What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
How long does a Justice serve on the Supreme Court?
For life or until he or she retires
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
N-400 Vocabulary: What does the word "federal" mean?
Have you EVER registered to vote in any Federal, state, or local election in the United States?
A nation or country
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
N-400 Vocabulary: What does it mean to be a "member" of something?
Have you EVER been a member of, involved in, or in any way associated with, any organization, association, fund, foundation, ...?
A member is someone who belongs to a group.
N-400 Vocabulary: What does it mean to be "detained"?
Have you EVER been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer?
To keep someone in custody, usually in regards to committing a crime
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