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General Flashcards

1
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Establishes the 3 branches of government

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Separation of Powers

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2
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The people have power over the government

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Popular Sovereignty

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3
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Everyone has to follow the law

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Rule of Law

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4
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Each branch has the ability to check and balance the others to insure that no one branch becomes too strong

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Checks and Balances

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5
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Division of power between the state and national government

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Federalism

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6
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Established a direct form of government (direct democracy)

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Mayflower Compact

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7
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The first representative form of government (representative democracy)

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The Virginia House of Burgesses

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8
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Stated grievances against King of GB. Declared colonies’ independence from GB. Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness). Established idea that all people are created equal under law.

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Declaration of Independence

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9
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Established first form of national government for independent states. Maintained the major powers resided with individual states. Weakness of central government (e.g. no power to tax and enforce laws) - led to writing of the Constitution

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Articles of Confederation

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10
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Served as model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution

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The English Bill of RIghts

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11
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Establishes the structure of the U.S. government. Guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the majority rule and the rights of the minority protected. Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people. Protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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Constitution (Including Bill of Rights

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12
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Makes law for nation; approves annual budget; approves presidential appointments.

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Legislative Branch

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13
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Executes law of the land; prepares annual budget for congressional action; appoints cabinet officers; ambassadors; and federal judges; administers federal bureaucracy.

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Executive Branch

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14
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Supreme Court: Has power of judicial review; Federal Courts: Try cases involving federal law and U.S. Constitutional questions

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Judicial Branch

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Makes law for nation; approves annual budget; approves presidential appointments.

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Legislative Branch

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Executes law of the land; prepares annual budget for congressional action; appoints cabinet officers; ambassadors; and federal judges; administers federal bureaucracy.

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Executive Branch

17
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Supreme Court: Has power of judicial review; Federal Courts: Try cases involving federal law and U.S. Constitutional questions

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Judicial Branch

18
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Government may not establish an official religion, nor endorse, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.

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Freedom of Religion (Rights of Citizens RAPPS: First Amendment freedoms)

19
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Individuals may peacefully gather.

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Freedom of Assembly (Rights of Citizens RAPPS: First Amendment freedoms)

20
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The press has no right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

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Freedom of the Press (Rights of Citizens RAPPS: First Amendment freedoms)

21
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Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.

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Freedom to Petition (Rights of Citizens RAPPS: First Amendment freedoms)

22
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Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.

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Freedom of Speech (Rights of Citizens RAPPS: First Amendment freedoms)

23
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Rights of Citizens RAPPS: First Amendment freedoms

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Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech

24
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Rights of Citizens: First Amendment freedoms

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Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech (RAPPS)

25
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Rights of Citizens

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Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech (RAPPS)

26
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Established the principle of judicial review at the national level

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Marbury v. Madision

27
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NC General Assembly is made up of

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Senate and House of Delegates

28
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United States Congress is made up of

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Senate and House of Representatives

29
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Listed specifically in the Constitution

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Expressed Powers (Legislative Powers)

30
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Not listed in Constitution: carry out expressed powers

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Implied Powers

31
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How a bill becomes a law

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  • Working in committees
  • Debating on the floor
  • Voting on a bill by both houses
  • Signing bill into law by the President/Governor
32
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Why are laws made?

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Elected officials write laws and take action in response to problems or issues.

33
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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

34
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Supreme Court

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(Justices/no jury) Jurisdiction: Appellate and Limited Original

35
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Jurisdiction: Appellate and Limited Original

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Supreme Court

36
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Court of Appeals

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(Justices/no jury) Jurisdiction: Appellate

37
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District Court

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(Judge with jury) Jurisdiction: Original

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