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55 Cards in this Set
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Electoral Votes
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number of representatives+number of senates
*Each state has two senates |
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Senators
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Based on equal representation
2 per state 6 year term 30 or older and citizen for 9 years |
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House of Representatives
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Based on population
435 members At least 1 per state 2 year term 25 or older citizen for 7 years |
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Powers of Congress |
Making a Law- Collect taxes- Coin Money- Establish Post Offices- Fix standard weights and measures- Declare war |
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Battle of Fort McHenry |
Were the Star Spangled Banner was inspired. |
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Battle of New Orleans |
British sent 7,500 troops and dozens of shipsAmericans patched a force togetherGeneral Andrew JacksonEarthworks and rifleman71 American casualties2,000 British casualtiesBecause of slow mail |
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Louisiana Purchase |
Napoleon offered all of the Louisiana TerritoryAmerica bought it for $15 million4 cents per acreDoubled the size of AmericaGood land |
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7th Amendment |
rights in civil cases if stolen money exceeds $20 |
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15th Amendment |
all MEN are allowed to vote( mostly slaves) |
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Ways to become a US Citizen |
you have to meet the following requirements;-born in the us-have a parent who is a us citizen-naturalized-18 or less when your parents were naturalized |
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Predestination |
Predestination was that idea that God decides the fate of the person's soul. |
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Bear Flag revolt |
-California settlers captured Mexican commander-flag with bear on it.Republic of California-Joined american troopsAll of California controlled in weeks |
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4th Amendment |
no unfair seaches or seizures |
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All 7 Constitutional Principles and what they mean? (this is a big one) |
Principle #1:Popular SovereigntyThe people ruleWe govern ourselves.Principle #2:RepublicanismWanted people to have a voice but not have popular opinion get in the way of smart decisionsVote for our political representatives.Principle #3:FederalismNational and State governments share powersDelegated powersNational governmentReserved powersState governmentsConcurrent PowersBoth governments.Principle #4:Separation of Powers3 branchesLegislativeMake lawsExecutiveEnforce lawsJudicialInterpret laws.Principle #5:Checks and BalancesEach branch has some controls over the others.Principle #6:Checks and BalancesEach branch has some controls over the others.Principle #7:Checks and BalancesEach branch has some controls over the others. |
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1st Amendment |
The first amendment gives you 5 freedoms: speech assembly petition religon press |
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19th Amendment |
Gave women the right to vote |
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2nd Amendment |
The right to bear arms(carry weapons) |
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18th Amendment |
alcohol is prohibited |
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26th Amendment |
The 26th amendment says a 18 year old can vote. |
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13th Amendment |
abolishes slavery. |
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15th Amendment |
no matter your color you are allowed to vote |
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5th Amendment |
protection of life liberty and property. i plea the 5th |
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3rd Amendment |
no quartering of troops |
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7th Amendment |
-speedy trial-fair jury-lawyer for defense |
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8th Amendment |
No cruel or unusual punishment |
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22nd Amendment |
president only gets 2 terms |
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25th Amendment |
The President succession:The vice PresidentSpeaker of the houseSecretary of StateSecretary of the TreasurySecretary of DefenseAttorney GeneralSecretary of the InteriorSecretary of AgriculturePresident pro temporeSecretary of StateSecretary of theSecretary of DefenseAttorney GeneralSecretary of the InteriorSecretary of Agriculture |
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4th Amendment |
No unfair search and seizureNeed fair search warrantsNeed probable cause |
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10th Amendment |
Any power not given to federal government goes to the states |
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Santa Anna |
political and military leader of Mexico during Texas Revolution |
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Zebulon Pike |
Explored the southern part of the Louisiana Purchase.- Found a beautiful mountain in the plains which later became pike's peak.- Spanish troops in new mexico captured him. |
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Horace Mann |
Fought for free public schoolsImproved the quality of American schoolingBetter trainingLonger yearPay more |
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William Lloyd Garrison |
Quaker abolitionist that founded The Liberator which was the leading anti-slave publication in America. |
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Stephen Austin |
Took over for his father and started the Republic of Texas.Had to work closely with the Mexican government and follow certain rules. |
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Oliver Hazard Perry |
American were Building a fleet British attacked the fleet.Responsible for the flag that was build.He ran away and want to the 2nd ship and want to the Battle.Hero because he won the Battle |
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William Henry Harrison |
Defeated the British at the Battle of Thames and led the forces the killed Tecumseh |
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Aaron Burr |
Tied Thomas Jefferson in votes to be third 3rd president but after a long process lost the presidency and therefore became the vice president. |
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James Madison |
James Madison was the 4th president Declared war on BritainWas a member of the Continental Congress |
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Thomas Jefferson |
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president, Republican, a president who considered himself a gentleman farmer, and bought the Louisiana Purchase. |
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Declaration of Independence |
The Declaration of Independence,was written because the states were sick of the British colonies so America wanted independence from the colonies. |
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Constitution |
The basic laws, principles, and amendments |
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Native Sovereign Nation |
Native Sovereign Nations- Make their own laws- Control who is their citizens- Control everything on their own lands- Have their own police |
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Goals of US Foreign Policy |
PROMOTING WORLD PEACEMAINTAIN BALANCE OF POWER AMONG NATIONSWORK WITH ALLIES TO SOLVE INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMSPROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTSINCREASE TRADE |
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Temperance Movement |
Was a movement agianst alcohol |
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Tribute |
Payment by one to another ; price of protection |
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Abolitionist |
Someone who wants to end slavery |
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Veto |
The power of the president to reject a bill |
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Override |
When the president vetos the bill, Congress can override it if 2/3 of the Congress vote yes |
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Battle of the Alamo |
During the Texas Revolution 13 day siege Mexicans won |
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Battle of San Jacinto |
During the Texas RevolutionTexans wonTexas was free |
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USS Consititution |
Old IronsidesA navy ship that was made of wood which was like metal |
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Gadsden Purchase (locate on map) |
arizona |
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Monroe Doctrine |
Monroe Doctrine was- Americas are closed to colonization-Protecting Latin America-America will stay out of European Affairs |
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Impressment |
kidnapping |
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Missouri Compromise |
Missouri slave state Maine free state all Below Missouri slave state over Maine free state |
