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31 Cards in this Set
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Popular sovereignty |
Gov is created by and subject to the will of people |
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Limited government |
How much power the gov can have |
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Separation of powers |
Allows gov to separate into different groups |
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Checks and balances |
Keeps one branch of gov from getting too powerful |
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Judicial review |
Judicial branch can decide on punishments that gov officials deserve |
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Federalism |
Idea of splitting power between large and small groups |
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6 principles of gov |
1) popular sovereignty 2) limited gov 3) separation of powers 4) checks and balances 5) judicial review 6) federalism |
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Delegated powers |
Powers given to gov by constitution |
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Reserved powers |
Power held by state and not delegated by constitution |
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Implied powers |
Necessary and proper for welfare of nation |
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Precedent |
Event that is an example to be considered in similar consequences. |
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Regulation |
Rule maintained by authority |
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Speech |
Right to speak freely how and when you want. Ex. Social media |
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Religion |
Right to practice any religion or none Ex. Praying |
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Press |
Right to publish info and express ideas freely Ex. Magazines |
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Assembly |
Right to peacefully gather and discuss/express ideas or issues Ex. Protest |
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Petition |
Right to appeal to gov in issues that affect us Ex. Collecting signatures |
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1st amendment |
Right to free speech, religion, press, assemble, and petition |
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2nd amendment |
Right to bear arms, shall not be infringed |
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Elastic clause |
Congress ability to do what’s necessary or proper for welfare of nation |
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4th amendment |
Right of people to be secure in unreasonable searches. Warrants. |
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5th amendment |
No person shall be held to answer for crime unless presentment of grand jury |
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6th amendment |
Accused have to right to a speedy and public trial by impartial jury |
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8th amendment |
Excessive bail and fines shall not be required and unusual punishments shall not be inflicted. |
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Eminent domain |
Cannot take property without compensation. |
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Double jeopardy |
Connor be tried for same offense twice |
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5 responsibilities of citizens |
1)Vote 2)be informed 3)take part in gov 4)help community 5)respect and protect others ideas and beliefs. |
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5 duties of citizens |
1) obey laws 2) attend school until 18 3) pay taxes 4) serve in armed forces 5) jury duty |
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3 ways you can be a US citizen |
1) birthright 2) parents become naturalized 3) 1 parent is US citizen |
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3 ways to lose citizenship |
1) renounce it 2) join army or take office in a foreign country 3) treason |
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Naturalization process |
1) eligible 2) complete application 3) finger printed 4) being interviewed and tested 5) take oath of allegiance |
