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Chapter 6 The Constitution Flashcards

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The division and sharing of power between National and State governments.

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Federalism

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The Supreme Court’s power of Judicial review protects our __________.

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Individual Rights

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People are the source of all government power. This is an example of ___________.

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Popular Sovereignty

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There are 3 branches of government each with their own responsibility. This explains _________.

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Separation of Powers

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_________ informs that government leaders are not above the law.

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Limited Government

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A system that ensures no branch is more powerful than the other

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Checks and Balances

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People have the _______ to a speedy trial.

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Right

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People can _______ peacefully.

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Assemble

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A person doesn’t have to be a witness against

_________.

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Himself

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The first amendment grants the freedom of
________,__________,_________,________,and
_________.

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Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
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______ has 100 members —- 2 per state

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Senate

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People have the right to a public _______ by jury.

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Trial

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Amendment 4 states that their should be no “unreasonable ________.”

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Searches

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What does the word “arm” me in the 2nd Amendment?

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Guns/Weapons

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The Congress of the U.S, which makes the nations

_______, consists of the House and the Senate.

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Laws

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The 100-member _______ is made of ____ senators from each state.

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Senate

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If the president ______ a bill Congress can re pass by a _____ vote in both houses to become a law.

A

Vetoes

2/3

17
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The executive branch has the power to:

  1. ) sign or veto _____.
  2. ) ______ judges, ambassadors, cabinet members, and other officials.
A

Bills

Appoint

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The ________ branch has the most responsibilities and duties.

A

Legislative

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All ______ bills MUST begin in the House.

A

Tax

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The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to

___________.

A

Keep & bear arms

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The 3rd Amendment prohibits the logging of ________ without the dwellers consent.

A

Soldiers

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The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a ___________.

A

Search Warrant

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The 5th Amendment guarantees trial _______,

______ by law and eminent domain.

A

Jury

Due process

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The 5th Amendment prohibits ______ incrimination and __________.

A

Self

Double Jeopardy

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The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a

________ and _________ trial by a jury of your peers.

A

Speedy

Public

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The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in a ____________.

A

Civil case

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The _______ Amendment prohibits excessive bail,and cruel and unusual punishment.

A

8th

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What are the 3 ways a person can gain citizenship?

A

Being born in the U.S
Having at least one parent that is already a U.S citizen
Going through the process of naturalization

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Legal immigrants have the same rights as a natural born citizen, but cannot ________or _________.

A

Vote

Hold Office

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Immigrants must be ______ years old and have been in the U.S for ____ years before requesting naturalization.

A

18

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31
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Immigrants must pass a test demonstrating their knowledge of ____________,___________and_______.

A

Written & Spoken English
U.S. History
Government

32
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Naturalized citizens can __________ and

they can never run for _______ or Vice President

A

Lose citizenship

President

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Citizens have the responsibility to follow all ______.

A

Laws

34
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Citizens also have the duty of paying _________.

A

Taxes

35
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Male citizens must defend our country, so they must sign up with _____________ at 18.

A

Selective Services

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Citizens must serve on ________ when and if called to do so.

A

Juries

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The MOST important duty of citizens is to participate in the ____________.

A

Voting process

38
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What are 2 ways that citizens influence government?

A

Attending council meetings

Writing letters to government leaders

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