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32 Cards in this Set
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What is separation of powers?
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Division of the national government into three branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities.
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What is federalism?
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Division of power between the national government and the state governments
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What is Popular Sovereignty?
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Belief that the people hold the final ruling power.
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What is Checks and balances
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One branch of government checks to make sure that another doesnt get to powerful
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Limited power of governemnt
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Government that is not all-powerfull
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Name of Amendment 1
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Freedoms of religions, speech, press, assembly,m and petition
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Name of Amendment 2
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Right to bear arms
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Name of Amendment 3
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Lodging troops in private homes
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Name of Amendment 4
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Search and Seizure
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Name of Amendment 5
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Rights of the accuzed
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Name of Amendment 6
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Right to speedy trial by Jury
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Name of Amendment 7
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Jury Trial in Civil Cases
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Name of Amendment 8
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Bail and Punishment
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Name of Amendment 9
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Powers reserved to the people
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Name of Amendment 10
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Powers reserved to the states
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Name of Amendment 11
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Suits against states
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Name of Amendment 12
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Election of Presidents and Vice Presidents
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Name of Amendment 13
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Abolition of Slavery
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Name of Amendment 14
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Rights of the Accused
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Name of Amendment 15
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Voting Rights
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Name of Amendment 16
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The Income Tax
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Name of Amendment 17
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Direct Election of Senators
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Name of Amendment 18
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Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages
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Name of Amendment 19
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Women's Suffrage
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Name of Amendment 20
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Presidential terms: Sessions of Congress
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Name of Amendment 21
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Repeal of Prohibition
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Name of Amendment 22
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Limit on number of President's terms
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Name of Amendment 23
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Presidential Electors for District of Columbia
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Name of Amendment 24
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Abolition of poll tax in National Elections
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Name of Amendment 25
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Presidential Successions and Disability
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Name of Amendment 26
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Voting Age
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Name of Amendment 27
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Congressional Pay Raises
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