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1
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Rights of the Accused - No double jeopardy, no self incrimination, eminent domain

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5th Amendment

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This person’s theory influenced the American Revolution.

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John Locke

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This amendment put a restraint on Congressional salaries. Their raise does not kick in until after they have been reelected.

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27th Amendment

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Who was our first president

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George Washington

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A group of 85 essays published in New York that argued for the ratification of the new Constitution.

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The Federalist Papers

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A law

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ordinance

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A single-house chamber in a lawmaking body

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Unicameral

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People are the source of government power

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Popular Sovereignty

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9
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No Quarting of Troops - Citizens do not have to house soldiers.

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3rd Amendment

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10
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To impose a tax

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Levy

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RAPPS Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech

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1st Amendment

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12
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Our country’s first constitution was called what?

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The Articles of Confederation

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13
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A law making body

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legislature

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First US capital city

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New York City

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Courts have power to declare laws, and actions of Congress and the president, unconstitutional

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Judicial Review

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This amendment is known as the Lame Duck (1933) – President takes office in January (not March)

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20th Amendment

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This amendment gave all men, regardless of race, the right to vote

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15th Amendment

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18
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Government power is not absolute and is limited

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Limited Government

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19
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Right to Bear Arms

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2nd Amendment

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20
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Money collected from taxes and other sources

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Revenue

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21
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List the three branches of government.

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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22
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This amendment is known as suits against states – A person cannot sue another state they are not a resident of

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11th Amendment

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23
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This amendment is for Presidential Disability and Succession (1967)

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25th Amendment

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24
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This plan/compromise called for a two-house legislature

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The Connecticut Compromise

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25
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Written plan for government

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constitution

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This amendment put the election of the President and Vice President on separate tickets (1804)

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12th Amendment

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Someone at the Constitutional Convention who supported a weaker federal government, stronger state governments, and wanted a Bill of Rights.

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Anti-Federalist

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“Search and Seizure” Amendment. No unreasonable search or arrest.

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4th Amendment

29
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This amendment gave women the right to vote

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19th Amendment

30
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Political discourse

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Anarchy

31
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This branch of government is in charge of interpreting laws

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Judicial Branch

32
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This branch of government is in charge of making laws

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Legislative Branch

33
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Someone at the Constitutional Convention who supported a large federal government and weaker state governments.

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Federalist

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This amendment gave citizenship to previous slaves and provides equal protection under the law for all citizens

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14th Amendment

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This amendment is the Income Tax Amendment

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16th Amendment

36
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To approve

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Ratify

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This amendment prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of alcohol

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18th Amendment

38
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What day is considered Constitution Day?

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September 17th

39
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The right to a speedy and public trial - right to an attorney, know your witnesses, trial of your peers, know your charges

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6th Amendment

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Powers reserved to the state - Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

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10th Amendment

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No cruel or unusual punishment - excessive bail or cruel punishment

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8th Amendment

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A supporter

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Advocate

43
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This amendment gave Presidential Electors for the District of Columbia – Washington, D.C. (1961)

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23rd Amendment

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Known as the “Seven Years War”

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French & Indian War

45
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Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches

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Checks and Balances

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This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment/Prohibition

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21st Amendment

47
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Causing sudden and dramatic change

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Revolutionary

48
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Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.

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Separation of Powers

49
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This amendment abolished poll taxes

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24th Amendment

50
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This branch of government is in charge of enforcing laws, signing/vetoing laws

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Executive Branch

51
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This amendment put a limit on Presidential Terms (1951)

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22nd Amendment

52
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A model on which to base later decisions

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Precedent

53
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Right to a Civil Trial of $20 and over.

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7th Amendment

54
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Powers reserved to the people - People get rights not listed in The Constitution

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9th Amendment

55
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King of England during the Revolutionary War

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King George III

56
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This amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote

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26th Amendment

57
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List 3 Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation.

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Peace Treaty with Britain, NW Ordinance of 1785, NW Ordinance of 1787

58
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This amendment allowed for the direct election of US Senators

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17th Amendment

59
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Power divided between national and state governments

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Federalism

60
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List Weaknesses of the Articles

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National Gov’t could not levy taxes… Congress could not regulate trade… Congress could not force any laws… 9 out of 13 states needed to pass laws… All 13 states to amend… No executive branch… No Fed. Court System

61
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This amendment abolished slavery

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13th Amendment

American Government (Wade) (28 decks)

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