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50 Cards in this Set
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Checks & Balances |
Three branches stops any one branch from becoming too powerful. |
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Supreme Court |
Part of Judicial Branch that has final say on whether laws are Constitutional; 9 justices. |
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John Locke |
Decoration of Independence based on his philosophy. |
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14th Amendment |
Apply Bill of Rights to states, define citizenship, and end discriminatory practices. |
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Rule of Law |
No one is above the law. |
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Judicial Branch |
Supreme Court & Federal Courts. |
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How many members of Congress? |
535 (House 435 - Senate 100) |
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4th Amendment |
Search and seizure of property or self. |
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Government Power |
Comes from the people. |
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Executive Branch is Led by... |
The President. |
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Members of IL Executive Branch include |
Governor, Lt. Gov., Attorney General, Sec. of State, Comptroller, & Treasurer. |
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IL Bill of Rights (Illinois) |
U.S. Bill of Rights - also includes no discrimination based on gender. |
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IL Voter Qualifications (Illinois) |
U.S. citizen, lived in state 30 days, & be registered voter in IL. |
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Electoral Votes Required to be President. |
270, if not House of Rep. elects President. |
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Presidential Nominations |
Supreme Court justices, cabinet (must be approved by Senate) |
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Judicial Review |
Power of Supreme Court to decide if law is constitutional. |
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Length of Term for Congress |
House of Rep. 2 & Senate 6 |
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Impeachment Trials |
Senate hold the trials |
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Term of a Supreme Court Justices |
Life, but can be impeached. |
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Treaty Procedure |
President writes treaties and Senate approves by at least 2/3 votes. |
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Who Declares War? |
Congress |
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# of States to Ratify Amendment |
3/4 (75%) of the states |
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Line Item Veto (Illinois) |
Govenor of IL can veto part of a bill. |
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President of the Senate |
Vice President |
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Name of the Legislative Branch |
Congress |
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Head of the House of Representatives |
The Speaker (Speaker of the House) |
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3/5 Compromise |
3/5 of each black person for taxes and representation in Congress. |
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Tax Bill Begin in... |
House of Representatives |
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Impeachment |
Formal charges against an elected official. |
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What did Marbury V. Madison establish? |
Judicial Review, gave importance to Supreme Court. |
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Implied Powers |
Justified in the "necessary and proper" clause. |
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Writ of Habeas Corpus |
Must show someone is in jail for committing a crime. |
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Early Right to Vote |
Only white males with property could vote. |
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5th Amendment |
Double Jeopardy, eminent domain, and self incrimination. |
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Right to an Attorney |
Everyone has the right to an attorney. |
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Separation of Powers |
Three branches of government. |
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1st Amendment |
Speech, press, assembly, religion, petition. |
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Quorum |
Majority of Congress in session to conduct business. |
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Veto Power |
Pres. rejection of a bill. |
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Home Rule |
Ability of local governments pass legislation. |
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Why Independence from Britain |
Tyrant; taxation; life, liberty. |
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Federalism |
Power between national, state, and local gov. |
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Father of Constitution |
James Madison. |
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Flag Procedure |
Burned if old and tattered. |
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National Rights as Stated in Constitution |
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. |
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Presidential Powers |
Pardons, Commander in Chief, and recognizing new nations' gov. |
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Illinois General Assembly Bills |
Given to Govener within 30 days of passage. |
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Why Bill of Rights Added? |
Protect states and individuals. |
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What is not included in Bill of Rights that was added later? |
Right to vote. |
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Concurrent Ppwers |
Federal & state powers they share. |
