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32 Cards in this Set
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What are two of the 5 characteristics of higher law.
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limited government, ability to change the constitution.
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What is the quota for immigration in the u.s?
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set number of immigrants allowed in u.s.
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What are the conditions to become a naturalized citizen?
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come to country legally.
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What is civic virtue and who is it associated with?
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Cincinatis is associated with civic virtue because he put everyone else before himself.
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Who wrote notes during the constitutional convention?
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James Madison
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What is Great Britain's law making body called?
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Parliament
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What were some of the key parts of the Magna Carta included in our constitution?
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Guaranteed that free people couldn't be arrested, put in prison, or forced to leave their country unless they were given a trial by a jury of their peers.
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What is federalism?
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separation of power between federal government and state government.
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What are the two houses of our legislature called?
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house of representatives and senate.
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What does ratify mean?
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to approve
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Where was our temporary first new capital located?
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New York
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What do we call the men who went to Philadelphia to write the constitution?
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delegates
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Were there any problems with the articles of the confederation?
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they were too weak.
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Whats a census?
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count the citizens of the U.S every 10 years.
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What are refugees?
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people who are trying to escape dangers in thier home countries.
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What is John Locke known for in reference of our government?
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influenced the declaration of independence.
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What is birth rate?
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annual number of live births per 1000 members of a population.
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Describe and name a government by 1
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world government-single common political authority for all humanity.
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Describe and name a government by few
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mixed government-some issues are decided by the majority of or few people.
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Describe and name a government by many
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democracy-most of the populance are enfranchised.
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What shapes a country's government?
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democratic ideals
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What does the word democracy mean and where does it come from?
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people either rule directly or through elected representatives. comes from greek term meaning "rule of the people."
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What was the name of the delegates who opposed the constitution?
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antifederalists
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Federalists supported this
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the constitution
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Who wrote the declaration of independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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What is state of nature?
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no government or laws
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What is social contract?
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agreement among members of an organized society defining and limiting the rights of each.
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What is consent?
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to agree
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What is constitutional government?
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government whose authority and constitution are defined by a constitution.
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What does it mean to have separation of powers?
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limit of powers vested in any person or institution.
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What is a constitution?
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written plan of government
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Define common welfare
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financial and other assistance provided by government.
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