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revenue bills
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these deal with money being raised by the government; must start in the House of Reps.
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Powers of the Presidency
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*Commander-in-cheif during wartime;
*Head of State (not in constitution) *Head of Political Party (not in constitution) *Judicial Authority *Chief Diplomat *Chief Executive *Chief Legislator * |
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Montesquieu (3 syllables)
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Believed in three branches of government; influenced the U.S. Constitution.
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Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence; told Britain of the state's plans, listed grievances of the U.S. states.
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Washington
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1st President of the United States; revolutionary hero; was the first to include use of cabinet; left legacy to U.S.:
1. Stay out of foreign wars 2. Make sure there are no political parties. 3. Trade with everyone |
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Due Process of Law
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This is part of Bill of Rights-Amendments 4-9
4. Search and seizure rules 5. Rights of accused 6. Right to speedy/public trial 7. Trial by jury in civil cases |
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census
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an official count of the citizens of the United States; occurs every 10 years; information is important because it may change state's representation in House of Reps. (which effects number of electoral votes)
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precedent
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Any action that has occurred and been accepted without being written in the constitution; Ex: Cabinet, judicial review, political parties
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