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27 Cards in this Set
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Afghanistan
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Q: The war in what country was clearly an example of a nation that harbored terrorism?
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African American
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pg. 459-60
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Al Queda
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Q: Which terrorists organization is headed by late Osama Bin Laden?
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Amicus Curiae
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Def: A "friend of the court" brief, filed by an individual or organization to present arguments in addition to those presented by the immediate parties to a case.
p.308 |
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Anglo-Texans
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Texas myths have been primarily the myths of the Anglo population
pg. 454 & 460 |
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Appellate Jurisdiction
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Appellate and district courts formed by 1789 Judiciary Act. Approximately 96% appellate jurisdictions (someone appealing). There are 12 AC's, they appeal on constitutionality (miranda right's/attorney) of procedural aspects.
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Asians
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Q: Off different racial groups in Texas, which had the highest percent of college degrees?
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Bush Doctrine
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Q: If you harbor a terrorist then you will also be treated like one
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Central Intelligence Agency
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pg.
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Circuit Court of Appeal
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Q: How many Circuit Courts are in the U.S.?
A: 12 (not including Supreme Court) |
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Civil Law
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pg.
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Collective Bargaining
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pg.
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Colonias
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pg.
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Criminal Law
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Q: A criminal act against public order
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Deregulation
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pg.
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Deterrence
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pg.
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Distributive Policy
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pg.
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District Court
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There are 94 district courts. They determine innocence/guilt; you can also appeal. It was formed by 1789 Judiciary Act.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Q: Why was it created?
A: To set a standard that had to be met that had potential to harm air or water. -The EPA was created in 1970's to create standards for Air and Water quality |
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Excise Tax
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Sin Tax (alcohol and cigarettes)
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Federal Budget
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Q: What accounts for the biggest expenditure in our budget?
A: Medicare and Medicaid (600 Billion) |
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Federal Court System
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Was created by 1789 Judiciary Act, which consists of the Supreme Court (1), Appellate Courts (12), and District Courts (94).
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Federal Register
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pg.
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Federal Reserve System
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Q: Which of the following Federal Reserve System can influence the economy:
A: Interest Rate |
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Fiscal Policy
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Taxes&Spending
Tax more or spend less >16th Amendment- Allow Income Tax >Revenue: 1.) Income Tax 2.) Payroll Tax (social security) 3.) Corporate Taxes |
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Gross Domestic Policy (GDP)
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pg.
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Habeas Corpus
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Q: "Where is the evidence?"
A: You are able to go before a judge and they tell you why you're being detained-->guilty/innocent |
