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09/17-20 Flashcards

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Popular Sovereignty

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people’s opinions influence gov decisions

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Limited gov

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principle where gov (elected officials) must follow laws they make

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Checks and Balances

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each branch holds some control over the over two branches

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Individual Rights are guaranteed from this doc.

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The Bill of Rights

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Popular Sovereignty example

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people govern…“We the People”…

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Republicanism example

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people electing political representatives

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Checks and Balances example(s)

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each branch of government holds some control over other 2, Senate approves POTUS’ nominee for Supreme Court

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Federalism example(s)

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power is divided between national and state governments, federal coins money- state cannot

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Unwritten Constitution example

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POTUS’ Cabinet, judicial review, political parties

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Habeus Corpus was suspended during the Civil War meaning

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Civil liberties are not absolute

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Delegated powers

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Powers for Federal gov

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Reserved powers

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Powers for State

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Concurrent Powers

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powers shared between state and federal govt.

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Marriage laws, teaching and student requirements, and traffic laws are reserved for who?

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The States

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Article V (4) allows for Amendment Process which allows for what?

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Change over time

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“I’d rather cut off my hand that sign that document!” Anti-federalist Mason was objecting to

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No mention of Individual Rights (Bill of Rights)

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Aside from amendments, another constitutional clause allowing for change is the…

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Elastic Clause

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Federal govt and State govt have certain powers (federalism). This means that…

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The needs of local communities are better met

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States must honor the legality of one another’s civil laws because of…

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Full faith and credit clause

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