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26 Cards in this Set
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John lockes beliefs about government
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Government Should exist for the people
Life, liberty, property |
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King George III influence on colonists to rebel
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New taxes, loss of political power, loss of civil rights
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Natural rights as in Declaration of independence
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Mankind was entitled to unalienble rights by god
all men are created equal Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
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Why is the preamble to the constitution important?
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It defines what the purpose of government is; the reasons why the constitution was written
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how did periods of crisis such as WWII, Vietnam and the Great Depression affect the realtionship btw the 3 branches of govt?
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the president's (executive branch) power increased greatly.
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list examples of checks and balances BTW the branches of the government.
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Congress can override presidential vetos
The president can veto laws the Congress makes The Supreme court can declare laws unconstitutional The president nominates Supreme Court members |
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views of Federalists / antifederaists
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Federaists: Antifederalists
Supported constitution Opposed Constitution strong central govt preserve states rights govt run by educated, rich govt by common man |
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What type of test must immigrants take to become citizens of the US?
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Citizenship test:
1. US law (consitution 2 US history |
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in letter from Birmingham jail Martin Luther King, mentioned "unjust laws" what were they?
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Discrimination
Not being allowed to vote segregation |
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what is the goal of the amendments to the Consititution?
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to expand the rights of citizens.
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How do political candidates try to promote themselves?
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by claiming to be able to fix our problems and send our nation on the right path
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responsibilities of citizenship
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respecting the rights of others, voting and volunteering
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four types of propaganda
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card stacking- use of one-sided facts to support a claim
bandwagon- seeking support because "everyone's doing it" name calling- personal attacks on ones character Plain folks- attempt by candidate to look like common man |
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What local govt body has control over the local school budget?
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the school board
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How does income affect ones voting ability?
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The more you make, the more likely you will vote.
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what governmental body was used as an example for the US Congress?
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The British Parliament
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What are some factors that have been used to determine the right to vote?
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male, own property, white, over 21 years old.
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what are some projects that state and federal gov'ts have cooperated on?
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building highways, ports, and airports.
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How did southern states attempt to prevent African Americans from voting?
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poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clause
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how is civil law different from criminal law?
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civil law- involves violations against persons and companies, such as lawsuits, divorce, bankruptcy.
Criminal law - involves violations of the law such as theft, murder, arson. |
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purpose of a filibuster
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to delay a vote on a bill that is highly opposed by the minority party.
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levels of the US court system
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District courts (lowest)
Court of appeals Supreme Court (highest) |
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summarize Tinker vs Des Moines
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Mary Beth Tinker was prevented from wearing black armbands at school to protest the Vietnam War. She sued, and the Supreme Court ruled that the school had violated her right to free expression.
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Name some city services.
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Maintain roads, bridges, water and sewer service
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What is the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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promote low tariffs and free trade among all nations
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What is often the US's role in international conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli War or north Korea's nuclear weapons program?
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genrally diplomacy prefers negotiation over War.
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