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15 Cards in this Set
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE |
Document drafted by representatives of the 13 original colonies that asserts the rights desired by the colonists. |
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ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION |
Loose form of charter for common government adopted by the 13 colonies prior to adoption of the constitution. |
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U.S CONSTITUTION |
Document that consists of Steven articles that provide a workable framework for our federal government. |
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BILL OF RIGHTS |
First ten amendments to the u.s constitution. |
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CIVIL RIGHTS |
Personal, human rights recognized and guaranteed by the u.s constitution. |
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LEGAL RIGHTS |
Benefits to which a person is justly entitled by law. |
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LEGAL DUTIES |
Obligations or standards of conduct toward other persons that are enforceable by law. |
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DUE PROCESS OF LAW |
Constitutional requirement for fundamental fairness in our legal and court system. |
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SYSTEM OF CHECKS AND BALANCES |
Division and allocation of the powers of government between its various branches. |
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POLITICAL PARTY |
Private organization of citizens who select and promote candidates fro public office. |
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IMPEACHMENT CASES |
Trying a government official for misconduct in office. |
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AMENDMENT |
Change or alteration. |
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DEMOCRACY |
Governmental system in which citizens vote directly to decide issues. |
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REPUBLIC |
Governmental system in which citizens elect representatives to decide issues. |
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SOVEREIGNTY |
Freedom from external control. |