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26 Cards in this Set
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What kind of constitution do we have and why is it called that?
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living constitution; it can be amended.
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Vice Pres:
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Dick Cheney
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lower house has how many reps.? How long do they stay in office? By what are they elected?
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435;2 years; population
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due process means:
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a fair trial or hearing
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lower house has what
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reps
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Which amendments are under the Bill of Rights?
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#1-10
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What are the respnsibilities of a USA citizen?
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Know your rights; respect the rigths of others;express your views; know about community and nation issues;vote; obey laws; volunteer; defend USA
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is corporal punishment legal?
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yes; in TN
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President:
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George W. Bush
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iminent domain means:
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the right for court to take land if payed well for it without the owner's permission
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District rep:
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Ed Bryant
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What is the quote by Thomas Jefferson?
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If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.
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What are the 5 principles of the Constitution?
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Popular Soveriety
Limited Government Federalism Seperation of Power Checks and Balances |
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TN US sen.:
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William Frist; Ed Bryant
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Why is corporal punishment legal?
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in loco parentis means that school teacher have the rights over you as your parents would so they can spank you.
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US Secratary of State
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Colen Powell
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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William Rehnquist
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Speaker of the US House
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Denis Hastert
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Mayor of C'ville
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Lnda Kerley
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precedent means
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example
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Governer of TN
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Don Sunquist
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How many amendment have been introduced and how many how many have passed?
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passed-27
introduced-9.000 |
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upper house has:
reps senators |
senators
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Amendment 8 is about:
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jails
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Ist amendment:
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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Who is the judge of the Supreme Court?
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William Rehnquist
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