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37 Cards in this Set
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A system of controls between branches of government
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Checks and Balances |
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Government established by written documentation
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Constitutional Government |
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Every member of society is subject to the laws of the nation
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Rule of Law |
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Division of political responsibilities into branches of government |
Separation of Powers |
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Ultimate authority for government rests with the consent of the people |
Popular sovereignty |
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Amendments 1-10 (&14), enacted in 1790 |
Bill of Rights |
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Magna Charta 1215; US constitution 1987; Federalist Papers 1789-91
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Historical Documents |
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Obey laws, pay taxes, perform military duties are all examples of.. |
Civic Responsibility |
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Policing, driver education and local parade laws are all programs to
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Domestic Tranquility |
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States right to oversee all matters of education falls under which bill of rights |
10th Amendment |
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We can say anything unless it is untrue or creates due harm to others |
Freedom of speech |
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We may engage in any business as long as we comply with governmental regulations |
Enterprise |
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Government by monarchy, military or theocracy |
Traditional Forms of Government |
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We may gather in groups and live where we choose
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Assembly and Movement
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Voting, open-mindedness, and being respectful
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Virtuous Duties |
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We may vote in any election scheduled for our place of residence
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Suffrage |
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We are provided procedures and protections when we are accused of breaking the law
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Due Process |
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Unwritten sense of fair play |
Common Law |
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We may have a trial by jury and right to privacy
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Justice Rights |
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We may have equal access to government services such as education, voting, and protection
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Equal Protection |
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We may own land and sell our land and house
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Property Rights |
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We may demand contract when we are hired and is enforceable by law |
Contract Laws |
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The vice president, speaker of the house, congress and senate
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Legislative Branch
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Division of responsibilities between federal and state |
Federalism
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The right to be given education falls under which bill of rights? |
14th Amendment |
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Rule of Law
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Every member of society is subject to the laws of the nation |
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Bill of Rights
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Amendments 1-10 and 14, enacted in 1790
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Historical Documents |
Magna Charta 1215; US Constitution, Federalist papers 1789-91 |
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Popular Sovereignty |
Ultimate authority for government rests with the consent of the people |
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Checks and balances |
A system of controls between branches of government.
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Separation of Powers
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Division of political responsibilities into branches of government. |
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Constitutional Government
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Government established by written documentation. |
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Republic
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States governed by elected representatives of the people
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"We hold these truths to be self-evident"
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Preamble to the Constitution
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Legislative Branch
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Vice President, Speaker of the House, senate, congress |
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Environmental protection agency |
Establish Justice |
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