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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5
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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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6
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People have the _______ to a speedy trial.

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Right

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7
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People can _______ peacefully.

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Assemble

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8
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A person doesn’t have to be a witness against

_________.

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Himself

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9
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The first amendment grants the freedom of
________,__________,_________,________,and
_________.

A
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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12
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Amendment 4 states that their should be no “unreasonable ________.”

A

Searches

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13
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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.

16
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If the president ______ a bill Congress can re pass by a _____ vote in both houses to become a law.

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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

18
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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.

20
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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.

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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 __________.
Self | Double Jeopardy
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The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a | ________ and _________ trial by a jury of your peers.
Speedy | Public
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The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in a ____________.
Civil case
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The _______ Amendment prohibits excessive bail,and cruel and unusual punishment.
8th
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What are the 3 ways a person can gain citizenship?
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 _________.
Vote | Hold Office
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Immigrants must be ______ years old and have been in the U.S for ____ years before requesting naturalization.
18 | 5
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Immigrants must pass a test demonstrating their knowledge of ____________,___________and_______.
Written & Spoken English U.S. History Government
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Naturalized citizens can __________ and | they can never run for _______ or Vice President
Lose citizenship | President
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Citizens have the responsibility to follow all ______.
Laws
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Citizens also have the duty of paying _________.
Taxes
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Male citizens must defend our country, so they must sign up with _____________ at 18.
Selective Services
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Citizens must serve on ________ when and if called to do so.
Juries
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The MOST important duty of citizens is to participate in the ____________.
Voting process
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What are 2 ways that citizens influence government?
Attending council meetings | Writing letters to government leaders