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53 Cards in this Set
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What was the main reason the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution?
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Clearly define the rights and freedoms of citizens.
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Why did James Madison promise to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
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Americans thought a strong central government would take away ciizens' rights.
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What checks do the other two branches of government have on the judicial branch?
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1. Impeach Supreme Court Justices
2. Appoints the judges |
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Why can the federal court strike down a state of federal law?
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Federal court can reject a law if the law is unconstitutional.
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The Fifth Amendment protects anyone found not guilty in a criminal trail from being tried again for the same crime. What is the name for this?
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Double Jeopardy
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The Constitution does not list all of the rights that citizens have. According to the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, who gets to decide on other basic rights?
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Judicial Branch and Congress decide other basic rights of citizens.
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What is the doctrine of Separation of Powers?
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the powers of government are divided up among three branches.
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What is the functon (job) of Congress in the federal government?
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make the nation's laws -- Congress is the legislative branch - makes nation's laws
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According to the Constitution, what is the Vice-President's role in the legislative branch (Congress)?
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Vice President only votes to break a tie.
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What is the purpose of the PACs - Political Action Committees?
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to collect money from supporters for candidates who support certain issues.
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Describe eminent domain of government?
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the power of government to take your property to benefit the public.
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What does it mean to impeach a President?
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bring charges of serious crimes against him
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Naturalized citizens are Americans who?
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People born outside the U.S. to parents who are not citizens.
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What duty of a citizen is encouraged, but not required?
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to vote
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How can the President check the power of the Legislative branch (Congress)?
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veto bills (reject)
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What must the President before starting his new job?
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take the Oath of Office
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What is the job of the Judicial Branch in the government?
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Interprets the Constitution and other laws.
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What is the job of the Executive Branch in relation to the nation's laws?
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enforce the laws.
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For what reasons can the President, Vice President, and all civial officers of the US be impeached?
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Treason, Bribery, or high crimes
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We can remove our President from office, this shows that our government is based on a system of:
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checks and balances
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How do citizens accept responsibility for protecting other citizen's Sixth Amendment rights?
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jury duty
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How many members does each state have in the US Senate?
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2 senators for each state
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How can Congress override a veto of the President?
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by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote
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What are the five duties of a citizen?
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1. vote
2. obey the law 3. pay taxes 4. jury duty 5. defend the nation |
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What does the First Amendment protect?
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guarantees basic freedoms of individuals
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Why were the Second, Third, and Fourth Amendments significant during the late 1700s?
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They reflected problems colonists faced during the 1700s, when British soldiers forced citizens to submit to their authority.
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What does the Supreme Court say about cruel and unusual punishment?
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Not all executions are cruel and unusual but the death penalty is sometimes carried out in a cruel and unusual way.
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Why do American men 18 yrs or older have to register with Selective Service?
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so they can be contacted in case of a military draft.
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What opportunties do legal immigrants have while living in the US?
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If they reached the age of 18 and spent 5 years in the US, they can request to become a naturalized citizen
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federal system
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a system that divided powers between the states and federal government.
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delegated powers
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certain powers given to the federal government
(assigned by Constitution) |
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reserved powers
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powers given to the states
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concurrent powers
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powers shared by the federal and state governments
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legislative branch
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proposes bills and passes into law
a branch of government |
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judicial branch
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branch of government that interprets laws, punishes criminals, and settles disputes between states
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executive branch
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enforces the nation's laws; branch of government that includes the President and administrative departments;
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impeach
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vote to bring charges against.
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veto
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to cancel
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executive orders
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non-legislative directives issued by the US President in certain circumstances;
has force of congressional law |
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pardons
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granting freedom from punishment - by the President of US
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reprieve
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delays of punishment
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Majority Rule
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the idea that the greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone
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Petition
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make a request of the government
(a right of every American) |
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Search Warrant
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order that gives authorities permission to search someone's property
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Due Process
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"the law must be fairly applied"
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Indict
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formally accuse a person
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Double Jeopardy
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cannot be tried again for the same crime
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Eminent Domain
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power to take personal property for the benefit of the public
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Naturalized Citizen
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a person born in another country who has been granted citizenship in the United States
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deport
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return to the country of origin
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draft
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"required" military service
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Political Action Committees
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groups that collect money for candidates who support certain issues
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interest groups
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groups of people that share a common interest that motivates them to take political action.
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