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Civics Semester 1 Flashcards

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civic participation

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being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others

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constitutional republic

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a form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens

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Legislative bodies

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people responsible for making laws

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Polis

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a city in ancient greece

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republicanism

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a political belief that the best form of government is one where citizens choose their representatives and leaders and actively participate in civic life

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written constitution

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the framework of a nation that determines the structures and powers of government, written out for all to see

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Consent of the governmed

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an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws

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Individual liberty

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A person’s ability to be free and independent

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natural law

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laws passed by government to protect natural rights

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social contract

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an implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties and limitations of the governed and the government

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Compact

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an official agreement made by 2 or more parties

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due process

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the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly

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limited government

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a government that has been limited in power by a constitution or written agreement

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rights

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a set of things that people believe they should be free to to

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rule of law

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the idea that those who govern must follow he laws; no one is above the law

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assent

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to agree

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endow

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to be given something naturally

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opression

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the use of power in a cruel, unjust manner

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quarter

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to house

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militia

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The entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service

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statute

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state law

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ordinance

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local law

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infringe

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to act in a way that violates a law, rule, ore hte rights of others

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Ratification

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the process of formally approving something

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What ideas the did the Framers take from the Greeks?

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  1. democracy
  2. written constitution
  3. architecture
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What ideas did the Framers take from the Romans?

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  1. Senate
  2. Republicanism
  3. Indirect democracy
27
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What type of democracy did the Greeks create?

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direct democracy

28
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What type of democracy did the Romans create?

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indirect democracy

29
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According to John Locke, what is the purpose of government

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To protect the rights of the governed

30
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What were the colonial concerns?

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taxation without representation, taxes, individual rights, representation

31
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What was taxed in the sugar act?

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sugar, coffee, wine, indigo, and textiles

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What was taxed in the stamp act?

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newspapers, official documents, playing cards, dice

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What was taxed in the Townshend act?

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paint, paper, lead, glass, tea

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What were the intolerable acts?

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  1. Closing the Port of Boston until Tea Party is paid back
  2. Making it illegal for English officials to be brought to trial in the colonies
  3. Ending the colonial government in Massachusetts
  4. Quartering Soldiers
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What happened at the 1st Continental Congress?

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  1. Decided to have colonies train Militias
  2. Petitioned to King George to end the Intolerable Acts
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What happened at the 2nd Continental Congress?

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  1. Formed the Continental Army with George Washington as the commander
  2. Petitioned to the King again
37
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What were the main weaknesses of the AOC?

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  1. No chief executive
  2. Very hard to make changes
  3. Wasn’t able to tax
  4. The USA became increasingly dis-united
38
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Who is the “father” of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Legislative Branch Powers

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determine naturalization laws, coin money, create postal service,

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Executive Branch Powers

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Commander in Chief, grant pardons, make treaties, appoint certain positions

41
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Judicial Branch Powers

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Original and Appellate Jurisdiction

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