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43 Cards in this Set
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what is the first amendment?
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right to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
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article one describes what branch of government?
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legislative branch
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requirements for election to the house of representatives are..?
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-must be at least 25
-must have been a citizen for at least7 years. -must live where he/she rules |
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requirements for the senate?
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-must be at least 30 years old
-been nine year citizen of the U.S. -must live in the state that he/she was chosen from |
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a member of the house of representatives can serve for__ years.
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2 years.
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term for the senate is__ years.
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6 years
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article 2 deals with what branch?
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the executive branch.
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what are the requirements for persident?
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must be at least 35 years old
-must be a natural born citizen -must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years. |
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article 3 deals with what branch?
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the judicial branch
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what is the highest court in the land?
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the supreme court.
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how long do members of the supreme court serve?
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- for however long a long as their behavior is good.
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what is the 2nd amendment?
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right to bear arms
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what is the 3rd amendment?
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protection form quartering troops
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what is the 4th amendment?
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protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
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what is the 5th amendment?
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miranda rights
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what is the 6th amendment?
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trial by jury, speedy trial, public trial, and right to consul.
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7th amendment?
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civil cases (most have to deal with money)
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8th amendment?
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prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
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9th amendment?
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protection of rights not specifically stated i the bill of rights.
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10th amendment?
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powers of state and people
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bicameral
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having two branches or chambers
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casework
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social work directly concerted with individuals (study of persons family history)
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filibuster
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prolonged speech, repeating speech!
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jurisdiction
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the official power to make legal decisions
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docket
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a calendar or list of cases for trial or people having cases pending.
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census
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an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individual
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pork barrel
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the use of government funds for projects designed to please voters or legislators and win votes
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veto
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a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
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opinion
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your view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
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constituent
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being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect
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standing committee
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a permanent committee that meets regularly
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impeach
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call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice)
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electoral college
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body of people representing the states of the U.S., who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
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cabinet
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a body of advisers to the President, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government
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precedent
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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
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constitutional
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of or relating to an established set of principles governing a state
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majority opinion
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what most people think and agree on
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dissenting opinion
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hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed
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what did the 13th amendment do?
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abolish slavery
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amendment 14?
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civil rights (brown vs board of education)
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what did the 18th amendment do?
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made drinking legal again
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21st amendment?
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made the drinking age 21
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what did the 19th amendment do?
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gave women the right to vote.
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