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who votes in a direct democracy?
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all of the people
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voting is an example of what, duty, responsibility, or right?
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duty
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what head of the executive branch chooses federal judges?
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the president
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head
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yes or no
if a person was born in another country and works in the USA , are they a citizen of the USA ? |
NO!!!
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define checks and balances
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a system that ensures that not one branch of government breaks the rules .
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The number of members in the house of representatives is based on a state's what?
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the states population
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the first 10 amendments were added to the constitution to protect individuals against abuse from the federal government, what are the first ten amendments referred to as?
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bill of rights
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define dictatorship
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a government controlled by one person usually taken by force rather than inheriting
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what are the first three words in the preamble?
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we the people
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true or false
one of the broad purposes of the constitution is to defend the country against Americans who oppose our governments policies and decisions? |
false
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"you must be the change you want to see in the world"
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that the individual is whole helps us change the world
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which branch of government has the power to declare war?
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legislative
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what role is the president playing when he negotiates treaties with foreign countries?
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head diplomat
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what two bodies make up congress?
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senate & the house of representatives
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what was the great compromise?
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established the senate & the house of representatives
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what was the three fifth compromise ?
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a compromise that slaves will be counted as 3/5 when they counted the population of a slave state
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define federalism
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the division of powers between the states and federal government
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list two reasons people come to america
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freedom and opportunity
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Ellis island is located near what major u.s. state
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new york
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what one way the legislative branch can check the president?
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may override a presidential veto
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true or false
a voter who is an informed citizen about the issues and candidates is the best kind of voter in a democratic society? |
true
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define exclusionary rule
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no evidence that was illegal can be used in court
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4th amendment
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which amendment deals with religious freedom?
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1st
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which amendment gives you the right to a lawyer?
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6
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the 4th amendment requires police to have a what before searching your home
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a warrant
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