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35 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of:
Popular Sovereignty? |
It states that the governments power is given to them by the people.
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What is the definition of:
Republicanism? |
A system of government in which instead of people directly participating in government they vote representatives to represent their beliefs in government.
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What is the definition of:
Federalism? |
The division of power between the state and the national government.
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What is the definition of:
Separation of Powers? |
To limit the power of the government by dividing the government into separate branches to divide the power of the government.
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What is the definition of:
Checks and Balances? |
The philosophy in which each branch of government has the power to check and limit the power of the other branches.
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What is the definition of:
Limited Government? |
A government that has its powers limited by its constitution.
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What is the definition of:
Individual Rights? |
Individual Rights is the freedom of speech , religion, and trial by jury.
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What are the three parts of the constitution?
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The three parts of the constitution are the preamble, the articles, and the amendments.
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List the name and number of which each article describes the branches of government?
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In article one the legislative branch's power is described, in article two the executive branch's power is described and in article 3 the judicial branch.
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What is the definition of:
Amendments? |
Amendments are changes to the constitution.
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What does the legislative branch do?
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The legislative branch makes laws, discuss ideas, and bills.
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How is representation in the House of Representatives?
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Representation based on population.
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How is representation in the Senate?
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Equal representation
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Who can deny(veto) a bill from becoming a law?
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President
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What are two other powers of the legislative branch?
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Collect Taxes and Declare War
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How does a bill become a law?
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Introduction, Committee Action, Floor Action, Conference Action, Final Approval, Enatcment
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What are three qualifications to become president of the U.S?
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Natural born citizen
at least 35 in U.S for 14 years |
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Does the Legislative or Executive branch maintain the army?
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Legislative
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Does the Legislative or Executive branch have the power to control interstate trade?
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Legislative
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What is the highest court in the U.S
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Supreme court
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What makes up the Judicial Departments?
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a. Supreme Court
b. District Court c. Court of Appeal |
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Why are the supreme court's decisions important?
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They affect the whole country.
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What are some powers provided by the states?
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1. Regulate business and trade in the state
2. Create and maintain schools. 3. Make laws about marriage and divorce 4. Create local governments. 5. Conduct elections 6. Provide for public safety |
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What are some shared powers?
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1. Provide for the Public Welfare
2. Enforce the law 3. Charter Banks 4. Impose taxes |
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What are some powers given the National Government?
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1.Regulate trade between states
2.Set standard weights and measures 3.Maintain the military 4.Deal with foreign nations 5.Print money 6.Declare War 7.Create new states 8.Create a postal system |
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An amendment is made by ...
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proposed by congress and ratified by legislatures in 3/4 states and conventions in 3/4 states
Proposed by national convention called by congress ratified by legislatures in 3/4 states and conventions in 3/4 states |
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Amendment 1
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freedom of religion, freedom of speech, right to protest peacefully, right to petition
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Amendment 2
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People can own guns
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Amendment 3
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Soldiers can not move into the owners home till they approve it.
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Amendment 4
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No one can search someones home or anything without permission, a warrant, or probable cause
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Amendment 5
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A person cannot be convicted twice for the same crime unless knew evidence shows up to prove the innocent guilty. Nor shall a person have to be a witness to himself or be deprived of life liberty and property without just compensation.
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Amendment 6
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for any trial the accused have the right to a speedy and public trial, to be provided a lawyer, and have witnesses.
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Amendment 7
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People can sue for personal damages and have there case presented to a jury.
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Amendment 8
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No excessive bail, fines or cruel and unusual punishments
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Amendment 9
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not all rights to people are listed here, people have right not limited to the constitution.
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