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32 Cards in this Set
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Article I is about...
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The Legislative Branch. The Longest article out of the first three.
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Article II is about...
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The Executive Branch.
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Article III is about...
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The Judicial Branch.
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Representative Democracy
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Citizens vote for political leaders to make decisions for them in their government.
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Direct Democracy
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People make decisions for themselves, without representatives.
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Testimony
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A statement or piece of evidence given in a court of law.
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Defendant
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Whatever or whoever is being sued or accused in a court of law.
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Prosecution
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The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge or lawsuit.
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Judicial Review
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When the Supreme Court questions the constitutionality of a legislative act.
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Pocket Veto
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An indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session. (Choose to ignore)
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Impeachment
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To charge for improper conduct with a government official while in office.
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Impeachment begins with...
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Resolution: Someone brings forward a bill of impeachment.
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The second process of impeachment is...
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Committee Vote: The Judiciary Committee considers if there is enough evidence for impeachment.
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The third process of impeachment is...
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House Vote: House of Representatives decide together if Committee's approval for impeachment is fair and should proceed to a impeachment hearing.
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The fourth process of impeachment is...
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Hearing: A hearing is conducted by Judicial Committee.
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The fifth process of impeachment is...
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Report: Committee votes on bills of impeachment and issues report to the House
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The sixth process of impeachment is...
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House Vote: House votes on impeachment bill. If majority agrees, it goes forward to the Senate.
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The seventh process of impeachment is...
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Senate Trial: Entire Senate hears case of impeachment.
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The last process of impeachment is...
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Senate Vote: The Senate votes on articles of impeachment. If 2/3 say yes, President is removed from office.
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Miranda Rights
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Words said to someone when they have been arrested by the police (government) for violating the law. "You have the right to remain silent..."
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Veto
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When the President does not approve of a bill created by Congress he can ______ it.
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The Bill of Rights
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The section giving citizens their individual rights.
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Acquit
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Free someone of criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
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Republic
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Government power lies in it's citizens who exercise their authority by voting for their President.
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Amendment
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The changing, altering, or adding to a document.
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Amendment One
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Freedom of press, speech, religion, and petition.
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Amendment Two
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Right to bear arms and keep weapons.
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Amendment Three
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No one should be forced to house a soldier, even in times of war.
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Amendment Four
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In order for a house to be searched, there needs to be a warrant from a judge and that person needs to see that warrant.
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Amendment Five
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When being accused of a crime; life, liberty, and private property should not be taken away from them
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Amendment Seven
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All cases stand before a Grand Jury if the law is broken and no one can be charged for the same crime twice. This person, when charged, can get assistance through things like lawyers and witnesses.
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Amendment Eight
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Forbid cruel and unusual punishments.
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