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22 Cards in this Set
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Federalism |
Division of power between federal and state gov |
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Delegated powers |
powers given to federal gov |
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reserved powers |
state goverenment |
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concurrent powers |
powers both federal and state |
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14th amendment |
provide equal protection for every individual ,cannot discriminate for sex ,race ,age |
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Seperation of powers |
distribution of powers so that no single branch has more power then the other |
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Legislative branch |
CONGRESS - creates laws- |
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Judicial Branch |
COURT- is it constitutional? |
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Executive Branch |
PRESIDENT-enforces laws |
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Civil rights |
Provides acts of gov that seek to make consitutions gaurentees a reality for all people ex: no discrimination for race sex |
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Civil Liberties |
Are protections against gov, gaurentees saftey of persons opinions |
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Bill of rights -first ten amendments of the consitution |
created to protect people from strong central government , intended to protect individual liberties |
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1st Amendment |
Freedom of speech and press |
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2nd |
Right to bear arms |
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3rd |
housing soldiers |
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4th |
provents gov to invade property without consent |
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5th |
right to due process, remain silent |
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6th |
right to criminal trial |
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7th |
right to a jury |
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8th |
protection against excessive bail |
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9th |
rights resevered for the people |
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10th |
rights reserved for the state |
