U.S. Citizenship and English Practice
Prepare for the U.S. Naturalization Interview with reading, writing, civics questions, and N-400 personal information practice.
Congress has two parts: the House and the Senate. The Senate is smaller, but has more power and respect. Each state has only two senators. Each senator works for all the people in the state. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? –> All people of the state Every state has two senators, and we have… Read More
See you at 7 pm! The Zoom meeting link is here: https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/98704170233 Meeting ID: 987 0417 0233Password: Text Eric 971-361-6411 Extra: Who are these two people? And why are they important for US Civics?
The United States government has three branches, or parts. Congress is the part that makes laws. Congress makes laws for all of the United States. They can write laws about many things, like health care, unemployment benefits, transportation, the military, taxes, and more. Citizens in every state choose members of congress. We vote for them,… Read More
See you at 7 pm! The Zoom meeting link is here: https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/98704170233 Meeting ID: 987 0417 0233Password: Text Eric 971-361-6411 What do you see in this picture? And why is this important for US Civics?
Reading and Civics The United States government has many parts. Congress makes federal laws. The court interprets the laws. The president signs bills to become laws. The president is also in charge of the Executive branch. Each part of the government is called a branch. The constitution made 3 branches of government to work together.… Read More
See you at 7 pm! The Zoom meeting link is here: https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/98704170233 Meeting ID: 987 0417 0233Password: Text Eric 971-361-6411 What did Congress do to Trump in this picture from December 19, 2019? And why is this important for civics?
Civics and Reading The constitution defines the government for all Americans. We don’t have any kings, queens, or nobility. Everyone must follow the law. What about teachers? They must follow the law. What about governors? They must follow the law. What about presidents? They must follow the law. What is the “rule of law”? –>… Read More
See you at 7 pm! The Zoom meeting link is here: https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/98704170233 Meeting ID: 987 0417 0233Password: Text Eric 971-361-6411 What does this picture have to do with civics? Hint: Do you see the number?
Civics + Reading After World War 2, the United States was concerned about the Soviet Union and Communism. This time is called “The Cold War.” Communism means that the government owns almost everything. People cannot own property. Communism is a different form of government than the US. The US has democracy and a market economy.… Read More
See you at 7 pm! The Zoom meeting link is here: https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/98704170233 Meeting ID: 987 0417 0233Password: Text Eric 971-361-6411 Also, can you tell me: Who is this man? And why is he important for US Civics?