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54 Cards in this Set
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What is Naturalization? |
The process of a foreign individual becoming a U.S. citizen |
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Government that has the highest form of citizen participation |
Democracy |
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Locke's beliefs on the State of Nature? |
- Complete liberty to do what you want - Does not mean you can do whatever and is not a state without morality - No gov. or authority to punish people - People are equal, non harming -Pursue your own interests |
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Locke's beliefs on the State of War? |
-Similar to state of nature -“Peace is the norm, and should be the norm. We can and should live together in peace by refraining from molesting each other’s property and persons, and for the most part we do.” |
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Locke's beliefs on the Fundamental Principle? |
-Can revolt if inalienable rights are taken away |
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Hobbes' beliefs on the State of Nature? |
- Men are self-interested - Limited resources - Brutal - People are always fearing other people -Worst possible situation |
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Hobbes' beliefs on the State of War? |
-Similar to state of nature -"Nasty, Brutish, and short, with no capability of escaping" |
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U.S. Congressman of the 16th District in IL? |
Adam Kinzinger |
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State Congressional Representative in the 106th District in IL? |
Thomas Bennett |
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Who is the current governor in IL |
Bruce Rauner |
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What are the commonalities between Republicans and Democrats in IL? |
- Getting people involved - Donations - Communications - Renewable Energy - Elected officials |
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What is the Social Contract Theory? |
A contract for an agreement to a better society and says you have to follow society's rules |
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Where do we get our ideas of democracy from and what does it literally stand for? |
Athens, Greece; "Rule by the people" |
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Democrats vs. Republicans |
Democrats: -Liberal -Stricter Gun Laws - Pro Choice -Donkey Republicans: -Conservative -Pro Life -Elephant -Fiscally Conservative - Pro Small Business |
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What is the significance of the Magna Carta? |
It established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial. Creates a constitutional monarchy |
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Why was the Mayflower Compact established? |
It was an early attempt at outlining government. First written form of government for the U.S. |
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What was the 1st document that gave us our first outline of Government? |
Mayflower Compact |
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What is English Common Law? |
A set of standards brought about over time that are widely accepted and used as a reference for punishments when common crimes are committed. |
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Writs of Habeas Corpus |
Officials have to show you why you are being held for a crime. |
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Rights of the Accused |
-Trial by Jury -Speedy and Public Trial -To know why you are being held -To not be tried against yourself(remainsilent) -To have a lawyer -No excessive bail |
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment |
Cannot be given a punishment such as torture |
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Search and Seizure |
A warrant needs to be issued before an official can search you or your property |
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Freedom of Assembly |
1st Amendment - right to protest |
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Freedom of Speech |
1st Amendment - right to speak out unless it puts people in harms way or leads to treason |
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What do we call it when the Press' freedom can be limited? |
Seditious |
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Who has the most restrictive speech in the country? |
Students |
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What type of speech is being practiced when someone burns the flag? |
Symbolic |
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Freedom of Religion |
The right to express your beliefs |
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U.S. Supreme Court Jurisdictions on Article III of the Constitution |
- Extends to anything federal and able to kick things down to state if it's not that big |
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What does "No Taxation without Representation" mean? |
Britain did not have the right to tax them if the colonists were not represented at all in government |
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What is the purpose of the Philadelphia Convention? |
To draft a new constitution |
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What happens at the Constitutional Convention? |
Articles of Confederation were revised, which produced the new U.S. Constitution |
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Who is the Father of the Constitution? |
James Madison |
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Why did the framers want the legislative branch to be most powerful? |
To represent the people |
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What are the beliefs of the Federalists? |
-Strong central government -Weak state government |
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What are the beliefs of the Anti-Federalists? |
-Strong state government -Weak central government -Emphasis on individual rights of citizens |
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Explain Separation of Powers |
-Prevents the misuse of power - Separates branches of government |
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TLO v. New Jersey |
High school student had her purse searched without permission
Violated the 4th amendment |
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14th amendment |
Reconstruction Amendment
Citizenship to African Americans |
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15th amendment |
Reconstruction Amendment
African Americans get to vote
Prohibited government from denying this right by discrimination |
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Legislative branch |
-Make & pass laws -Approve treaties -Impeach officials |
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Executive branch |
-Enforce laws |
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Judicial branch |
-Interpret laws
Levels: -district (trial) -circuit (1st level of appeal) -supreme (final level of appeal) |
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What freedoms can the government limit? |
Freedom of expression Access to information Privacy Obscene speech |
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What is the establishment clause? |
Prevents the government from establishing a national religion |
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What does the due process clause help citizens with? |
State governments must observe a fair trial when they deny a person of life, liberty, or property. |
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What amendment does the due process clause help citizens with? |
The 5th and 14th amendment |
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What are the first ten amendments of the a Constitution called? |
The Bill of Rights |
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Which article of the Constitution allows for changes to be made to the law of the land? |
-Article 5 |
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What section of the Constitution lists our national goals |
Preamble |
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Which amendment lowers the voting age to 18? |
26th amendment |
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What major event spurred the 26th amendment? |
WWII - men felt that if they could serve the country and join the military they should be able to vote
The case was Oregon v. Mitchell |
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13th amendment |
Reconstruction amendment
Abolished slavery |
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What did the reconstruction amendments do? |
They were designed to establish equality for African Americans |
