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23 Cards in this Set
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Functions of government |
Includes protecting citizens from crime |
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Two party system |
Not one of the fundamental principles of American democracy |
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Naturalization |
Process by which an alien becomes a citizen |
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Aliens |
Unlike citizens, aliens may not vote |
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Spain |
This country claimed what is today FL in 1713 |
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Decleration of independence |
"Life,Liberty,& Pursuit of Happiness" |
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Article 1 |
Explains how the legislative branch works |
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Bill of Rights |
Freedom of speech is guaranteed by this |
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Checks and balances |
Keeps a all the branches of government in check |
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Civil liberties |
Freedom to think & act without Government interference |
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Petition |
How we express ideas to the government |
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Fourth amendment |
Protects against unreasonable searches |
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Double jeopardy |
Person found not guilty can't be retried for same crime |
Person found not guilty can't be retried for same crime |
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Sixth amendment |
Gives right to hire attorney |
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Bail |
Allows one to remain free until trial |
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Segregation |
Social separation of the races |
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Discrimination |
Unfair treatment based on prejudice |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
Believed in peaceful protests |
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Affirmative action |
Encouraged the hiring of and promoting of minors |
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Voting |
How Americans give consent to the government |
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Vandalism |
Failure to respect the rights and property of others |
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Active participants |
Taking an active role in a community |
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Equality |
Equal treatment under law |
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