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What right are protected under the first amendment?
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Freedom of: speech, religion, press, petition, assembly.
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What does "living constitution" mean?
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that changes called amendments can be made to the constitution.
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Name each branch of US government, and its function.
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Legislative- makes laws
Executive- enforces laws Judicial- interprets laws |
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What is the purpose of checks and balances?
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So that no one branch can exercise too much power. Each branch limits the power of the others. ex. president has veto power
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What are the roles of the president?
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-Party leader
-Commander in chief -legislative leader -head of state -economic leader |
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What are 5 cabinet departments?
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-Veterans affairs
-Homeland security -state -Treasury -Education |
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U.S supreme court justices
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They are appointed for life. They can make unpopular decisions and not risk their job.
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