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25 Cards in this Set
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Limited Government |
A system in which the powers of the government are restricted to protect against tyranny. http
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White Primary clause
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Astate primary election that restricts voting to whites only; outlawed by theSupreme Court in 1944.
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Great Compromise |
Virginia Plan- Edmund Randolph Seats in the national legislature to be apportioned on the basis of population. It was supported by large states New Jersey Plan- William Paterson- equal presentation . It was supported by small states. Roger Sherman – Connecticut delegate proposed the following: 1.House of Representatives seats to be apportioned by population. 2.Senate Representation to be equal for each state. |
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Establishment clause
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Wall of separation between state andchurch – Jefferson & Madison. Clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
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Exclusionary Rule
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The ability of court to dismiss anyevidence obtain without search warranty. When 4th Amendment is violated.
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Checks and Balances
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A system in which each branch of government has some powers over the others
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Representative Government
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Western (liberal) democracy. A system in which people elect their lawmakers (representatives), who are then held accountable to them for their activity within government. |
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Political Efficacy
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It is the ability of public to influence government politics.
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Autocracy
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Self Rule
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Concurrent Powers
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Powers held jointly by the national and state government.
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Confederal System
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A system in which states or regional governments retain ultimate authority except for those powers they delegate to a central government. Examples: The U.S 1776 & European Union |
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The 13th Amendment |
The 13th Amendment (1865) prohibitsslavery.
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Seditious Speech |
Encouragesviolence and advance further forces of civil disobedience. |
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Marble Cake- Interactions between the levels of government are common.
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Unitary System |
Centralization of power. Localities do not have independence authority |
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The 2nd Amendment |
The2nd Amendment’s purpose was to establish a militia to maintain the publicorder. “Militia” was intended to be a policeforce & needs to maintain order.
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Separation of Powers |
The division of government power across the judicial, executive, and Legislative branches. |
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Reserved Powers |
10th Amendment |
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Home Rule |
A set of rules for localities. It has no status in the Constitution. States government establish local government and grant them local powers. |
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Popular Sovereignty |
It is a distribution of political power in which all citizens have the right to participate in the political process. Because of this, people will be able to bring government into accountability. |
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Enabling Act
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Allows the residents to draft a constitution and hold a referendum to approve it. To add a new state. The president must approve the resolution. |
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Police Powers
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State can enforce certain norms, regulations, and laws to manage their citizens’ affairs like property, professional groups, and family matters. Amendment 10
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Federal System |
Decentralization of power. System of sharing powers between the central government and localities. Examples: the U.S, Canada, Mexico, & Germany
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Delegated Powers
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Powers given to the United States congress from the constitution.
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Free Exercise Clause
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A clause in the 1stAmendment that prohibits government from interfering with individuals practiceof their religion.
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