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What are the 7 basic principles?
-Popular sovereignty
-Limited government
-Seperation of powers
-Checks and Balances
-Federalism
-Republicanism
-Individual rights
What is the most important job of Congress?
make laws
What is the job of the Supreme Court?
check if the laws are constitutional
What is the job of the president?
carry out laws or veto them
How is the president and vice president elected?
Voted by all of the registered voters
What government is in charge of education?
State gov.
What power does local government have?
the power that the state gives them
What is the 13 am.?
Abolish slavery
Who can propose an amendment? (2)
-congress
-national convention (states)
What is the purpose of the bill of rights?
Protection of citizens
What is a naturalized citizen?
someone who has completed the official legal process for becoming a citizen
How can congress control the president?
-overide veto
-impeachment
What is the state route of courts?
1. Trial court
2. Appellate court
3. State Supreme court
4. U.S. Supreme court
What is the federal route of courts?
1. District court
2. Court of Appeals
3. U.S. Supreme Court
What does the checks and balances have to do with the 3 brances?
Each branch has the power to check the other branches