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20 Cards in this Set
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Why do citizens pay taxes? How does this benefit society? |
It is a law/ need taxes to run the government. |
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Why is it important to have citizens serve on juries? |
For a fair trial. Protecting the accused's rights. |
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Order the five rights guaranteed by the first amendment. |
1. press 2. speech 3. religion 4. petition 5. assemble |
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Why was it important to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? |
So anti-federalists would ratify the Constitution. To secure individual rights. |
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List the rights guaranteed by the 5th amendment. |
Double jeopardy, imminent domain, due process, self-incrimination, Miranda rights. |
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How do the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments protect the rights of the accused? |
4th- unreasonable searches and seizures. 5th- double jeopardy, imminent domain, due process, self-incrimination, Miranda rights. 6th- speedy and public trial, impartial jury, legal counsel, confront witnesses. 8th- cruel and unusual punishments. |
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Why do you think the Framers included the 2nd amendment with respect to the militias? |
For the security of a free state. |
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Why did the Framers include the 3rd amendment in the Bill of Rights? |
They hated quartering troops so they added it. |
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Explain the difference between the 6th and 7th amendments. |
6th- criminal trial. 7th- civil trial. |
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How does the 9th amendment safeguard individual liberties? |
Prevents the government from claiming the only rights of the people are listed in the Bill of Rights. |
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How does the 10th amendment reinforce federalism? |
Not enumerated powers are reserved for the state. (reserved powers) |
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Describe the principle of due process of law. |
Set legal procedures have to happen when on trial.
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How does the Bill of Rights help ensure that the U.S. remains a democracy? |
Protects our individual rights. |
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What are two methods of proposing constitutional amendments? |
1. 2/3 congress. 2. 2/3 states constitutional convention. |
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In order for an amendment to be added to the Constitution, it must be ______________ by at least 3/4 states. |
ratified |
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What is the lawmaking branch of Government? |
Legislative |
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Which Article in the U.S. Constitution identifies the powers of the President? |
Article 2 |
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Which branch of government is composed of district courts, circuit courts, appellate courts, and other federal courts? |
Judicial |
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Which goal of the U.S. Constitution states that the government should work to protect the country from its enemies? |
Provide for the common defense. |
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Which goal of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states that the government should be a better union of states than the one created under the Articles of Confederation? |
Form a more perfect union. |
