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58 Cards in this Set
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1st
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freedom of religion, speech, press; right to assemble and petition government
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2nd
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right to keep and bear arms
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3rd
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prohibits forced solider quartering
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4th
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prohibits unreasonable searches/seizures; search warrants based on probable cause
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5th
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rules for indictment by grand jury; eminent domain; due process of law; prohibits self-incrimination, being tried twice on one offense
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6th
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right to fair and speedy public trial by jury and includes other court-like parameters
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7th
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right to trial by jury in civil cases
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8th
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no excessive fines or bail; no cruel and unusual punishments
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9th
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protects established rights from Constitution
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10th
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limits to federal gov't powers
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11th
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out-of-state citizens or foreigners can not prosecute that particular state
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12th
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pertaining to presidential election
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13th
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abolishes slavery
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14th
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revises citizenship i.e. for blacks (post-Civil War era)
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15th
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anybody can vote regardless of race, color, being previously a slave
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16th
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fed. gov't collects income taxes
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17th
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direct election of senators
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18th
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prohibition
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19th
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women can have right to vote
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20th
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Congresses commences January 3; President inaugurated January 20th
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21st
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repeals prohibition (18th)
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22nd
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presidents can serve for two terms
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23rd
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pertaining to Washington D.C. presidential voting
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24th
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citizens can still vote even if poll tax not paid
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25th
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presidential succession (president→VP)
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26th
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18 is voting age
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27th
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laws pertaining to Congressional salary cannot take effect until next Congressional session
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What is the difference between an idea and an ideology?
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idea-singular thought
ideology-system of beliefs |
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Define liberalism by its traits.
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-on left of spectrum
-embrace new ideas -encourage change brought by gov't -believe gov't should regulate business -support programs designed to create more social equality -associated with Democratic party |
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Define conservatism by its traits
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-on right of spectrum
-promote traditional practices/values -oppose rapid change -limited gov't regulation of business -support strong national defense -encourage personal responsibility -associated with Republican Party |
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nationalism
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extreme pride in one's country; belief that one's country is the best and national interests/culture should always be attended to before interests in other countries
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globalism
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policy of placing world's interests above ones' own nations'; belief that political policies should take worldwide issues into account before national concerns
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capitalism
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economic system of private/corporate ownership of capital goods; private decision; prices, production determined by competition in free market
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socialism
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economic system of public/state ownership of goods; prices, production, distribution determined by gov't
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communism
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all citizens are equal and share in work/profits of their labor
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progressivism and Progressive Movement
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humanizing of capitalism; protect citizens from abuses of total capitalist system
US economy has progressed from capitalism to mixed |
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fundamentalism
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-both ends of spectrum near extremes
-movement/attitude stressing strict/literal adherence to basic principles |
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radicalism
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-both ends of spectrum at extremes
-advocate extreme measures to retain/restore political state -take action outside of accepted means |
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environmentalism
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the advocation of the environment; places the environment's interests for the people above all else
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levels of government
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-local
-state -federal |
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branches of government
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-judicial
-executive -legislative |
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bicameral legislature
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-Congress is 2 house governing body of Senate and House of Rep.
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Superintendent and Town Manager
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Super. Dr. Donna Bernard
Man. John Elsesser |
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Explain Checks and Balances.
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Judic. → Exec. - can declare Presidents unconstitutional
Judic. → Leg. - can declare laws unconstitutional Exec. → Judic. - appoint judges, pardon power Exec. → Leg. - veto bills Leg. → Judic. - approve fed. judges Leg. → Exec. - impeachment, override vote with 3/4 consent |
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separation of powers
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each branch of gov't has own responsibilities
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reserved powers
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powers reserved to states or the people; all the powers not given to fed. gov't
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popular sovereignty
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people are source of gov't power
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impeachment
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to take a President out of office
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executive veto
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President can veto laws made by Congress
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referendum
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a voter position on a certain issue (e.g. Puck. St. Bridge)
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Expressed/Enumerated Powers
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stated in the Constitution
-economic issues -provide defense -citizenship -post office -patents and copyrights -establish courts -govern Washington D.C. |
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elastic clause
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Congress can do what is "necessary and proper" to carry out other clauses (Article I of Constitution); open interpretation of laws
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federalism
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gov't system in which powers are divided b/w national/state levels
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CT Compromise
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compromise of 1787 that was instrumental in creating bicameral legislature, 3 branches, Roger Sherman proposed 2 senators for each state
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Cabinet
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highest appointed officials by President in executive
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Laissez-faire Doctrine
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tendency towards capitalism, market free from gov't interference
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law of supply and demand
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supply: what they have
demand: what we want |
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Essay: Citizenship Rights: duties and responsibilities
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duties:
responsibilities: |
